California spent $24B on homeless crisis but didn’t track effectiveness: Audit — GOP leaders demand accountability
A state audit released Tuesday reveals California spent nearly $24 billion over the past five fiscal years to address the homelessness crisis but failed to track the effectiveness of the programs it funded. I made it. State Republican leaders are demanding answers and accountability from Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration over untracked spending. state auditor’s […]
Audit reveals issues with Virginia USPS after election official warns against mailing ballots
A recent audit conducted by the U.S. Postal Service’s Inspector General found significant problems at a mail processing facility in Richmond, Virginia, confirming previous reports of continuing delivery problems. Associated Press report. march audit report“Effectiveness of New Regional Processing and Distribution Center in Richmond, Virginia” was announced just one month after Keith Ballmer, Richmond’s general […]
Audit of new Virginia USPS processing facility finds big problems, including water-damaged mail
An audit conducted by the Postal Service’s inspector general found serious incidents at a new regional processing facility in Virginia, including water-damaged mail left unprocessed for months and workers falling asleep on forklifts. A problem was found. The audit, dated March 28, casts doubt on the Postal Service’s plans to modernize its processing network. The […]
Wisconsin Gov. Evers vetoes GOP voting, election audit bills
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers on Thursday vetoed a Republican proposal that would have given election observers access to poll workers and required new post-election audits, while also introducing political television using artificial intelligence. Signed a bill requiring disclaimers in advertising. Evers, a Democrat, also signed a bipartisan bill that exempts purchases of precious metals such […]
FAA audit of Boeing’s 737 production found mechanics using hotel card and dish soap as makeshift tools: report
The US Federal Aviation Administration has found dozens of problems throughout the production process for Boeing’s 737 Max jets, including a mechanic at one of its major suppliers who ordered hotel key cards and dishwashing detergent, according to a report. This includes the use of “as a makeshift tool for conformance testing”. The FAA found […]
FAA audit hits Boeing 737 Max production over quality control issues
Barron’s Senior Writer Al Root joins Barron’s Roundtable to discuss the latest Boeing stock price and what to expect from the company in 2024. The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced a production audit of the aircraft on Monday. Boeing 737 Max The manufacturing process and its supplier, Spirit AeroSystems, discovered multiple instances of companies […]
FAA audit finds Boeing quality control problems after Alaska Airlines blowout
The Federal Aviation Administration announced that its 737 MAX manufacturing audit of Boeing Co. and supplier Spirit AeroSystems found multiple instances in which the companies allegedly failed to comply with manufacturing quality control requirements. The FAA also announced that it found “legal violations in Boeing’s manufacturing process controls, parts handling and storage, and product management.” […]
Imprisoned former Pakistani PM Imran Khan addresses IMF in election audit push
Pakistan’s imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan has written a letter to the International Monetary Fund asking it to link any talks with Islamabad to an audit of the country’s recent elections, his party said on Friday. Announced. Senator Ali Zafar, a top leader of Mr. Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Party (PTI), made the remarks on […]
Minnesota congressional delegation demands full audit into regional USPS operations
Minnesota's congressional delegation on Thursday called for a full audit of the U.S. Postal Service in the Minnesota-North Dakota area, joining with state senators to address allegations of “ongoing poor delivery” and “poor treatment of workers.” asked for an answer. In a letter to USPS Inspector General Tammy Hull, Congresswoman Angie Craig (D-Minn.) said, “The […]