Oversight
IG: ‘Tens of Billions’ in Fraudulent Unemployment Claims in 2020
A Labor Department Inspector General memo suggests a massive uptick in fraudulent unemployment claims brought on by COVID-19.
Democratic Lawmakers Call Out TV Companies Over Misinformation Spread
The pair asked cable, satellite and streaming TV companies about conspiracy-related content ahead of a Feb. 24 hearing.
GSA Could Be Vulnerable to Security Threats From ‘Trusted Insiders’
Watchdog finds gaps in a program meant to protect personnel, facilities, operations and resources.
Consumer Product Safety Commission Employees Want to Telework at Least Twice Per Week Post-Pandemic
Commission staff and leadership report higher productivity during mass telework and more benefits than drawbacks.
GAO Recommends VA Pause EHR Deployment to Resolve Issues
The Veterans Affairs Department told auditors it will move on with deployments while addressing test findings.
Former Homeland Security Watchdog Officials Fostered ‘Divisiveness, Disorder and Dissension,’ Report Finds
The three senior employees are no longer working for the IG office.
IG: DHS Lacks Effective Privacy Oversight
While the agency had six major privacy incidents, the privacy office fell short in numerous areas.
SBA Relaunches COVID Loan Program As Watchdog Warns About Possible Fraud
The recent COVID relief package included funding for a third round of the program, which has come under much scrutiny.
Government Watchdogs Launch Cyber-Threat Sharing Assessment
In the wake of the recent hack, Microsoft President Brad Smith said contractual obligations hurt cross-government sharing following breaches.
GAO: Bid Protests Down 2% in 2020
For a second straight year, the Government Accountability Office dealt with fewer bid protests.
10 of 15 of DOD’s Major IT Projects Are Behind Schedule, GAO Found
Lack of talent is one of the key reasons Defense officials cited for shortfalls implementing cybersecurity best practices.
IG: Last Major CBP System Outage Caused By Code Defect Known for 2 Years
The customs agency could have avoided an August 2019 system outage—and hours of delays for travelers—with better patch management and employee training on backup procedures.
The Hack Roundup: Treasury Briefing Reignites Encryption Debate
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