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POGO’s experts push policymakers to enact commonsense reforms that tackle waste, corruption, and abuse of power; hold those who’ve violated the public trust accountable; protect our constitutional rights; and make the government work for all people.
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Testimony
POGO Testimony on VA Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act
POGO commends the accountability and reporting mechanisms included in the creation of the Office of Accountability and Whistleblower Protection in this bipartisan legislation.
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Testimony
Groups Urge Congress for Foreign Lobbying Reform
Civil society groups urge Congress to take additional steps to provide transparency for the government and the American people into how foreign entities try to influence US policies.
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Testimony
Written Testimony of POGO’s Elizabeth Hempowicz on Five Years Later: A Review of the WPEA
In testimony before the House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Government Operations, the Project On Government Oversight (POGO) said the Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act, passed in 2012, has made it easier for federal employees to report wrongdoing, but...
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Testimony
Testimony of Scott Amey about the Burdens of Overclassification and Government Secrecy
POGO's Scott Amey testified before the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform at a hearing titled “Examining the Costs of Overclassification on Transparency and Security”. POGO's testimony highlighted ways the executive branch conceals information from Congress and...
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Testimony
Oversight of the Department of Defense Office of Inspector General’s Military Whistleblower Reprisal Investigations
For years, independent evaluations of the Department of Defense Inspector General have raised serious concerns about the office’s capacity and willingness to provide independent oversight of the Department’s treatment of whistleblowers.
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POGO’s Liz Hempowicz Testifies on Whistleblower Protections before the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs
None of us would be aware of the extent of the problems at the Department of Veterans Affairs if not for whistleblowers.
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POGO’s Lydia Dennett on Whistleblower Retaliation at the Department of Veterans Affairs
Testimony of Lydia Dennett, POGO Investigator, before Senator Kirk at a field hearing on Department of Veterans Affairs whistleblowers.
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Testimony of POGO’s Danielle Brian on “’All’ Means ‘All’: The Justice Department’s Failure to Comply With Its Legal Obligation to Ensure Inspector General Access to All Records Needed For Independent Oversight”
POGO's Danielle Brian testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee about the need for Inspector General offices to have complete and timely access to agency records.
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Testimony
Testimony of POGO’s Danielle Brian on “Whistleblower Claims at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs”
POGO's Executive Director, Danielle Brian, testified before the Senate Appropriations Committee on whistleblower retaliation at the Department of Veterans Affairs.
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Testimony
POGO Provides Statement for House Hearing on IT Acquisition Reform
POGO has provided a statement for a House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform hearing about a new law intended to provide oversight and transparency to IT acquisition.
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Testimony
Testimony of POGO’s Danielle Brian on “Watchdogs Needed: Top Government Investigator Positions Left Unfilled for Years”
At their best, Offices of Inspector General (OIG) are essential to a well-functioning federal government. IG offices recover billions of dollars in wasted taxpayer funds and make improvements to federal programs that keep us healthy, safe, and secure. IGs wear two hats, repor...
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Testimony
POGO Provides Statement for House Hearing on VA Whistleblowers
POGO has provided a statement for a House Committee on Veterans Affairs hearing regarding whistleblower retaliation within the VA.