Watchdog group warns Medicare cardholders about a scam this month
Fraud Alerts for New York Seniors This Month In New York State, a watchdog group focused on protecting seniors with Medicare has issued important fraud alerts to be aware of this month. Medical identity theft occurs when an individual impersonates someone else, utilizing their personal health information or Medicare number to obtain services or supplies […]
Former SSA Commissioner Martin O’Malley broke the Hatch Act, according to a watchdog.
Former Social Security Commissioner Martin O’Malley violated the Hatch Act during an interview last year with a local news outlet, according to an investigation by the U.S. Special Advisors Office. This was reported by a North Carolina news source. The investigation was initiated following a complaint filed on October 23, 2024. At the time of […]
Rich Britons are dodging more taxes than previously believed, according to a spending watchdog.
According to the government’s spending watchdog, Britain’s wealthy individuals are managing to evade paying more taxes, which has been highlighted by a notable drop in penalties issued to them. The National Audit Office (NAO) released a report urging ministers to intensify their efforts in collecting taxes owed, noting that billions remain unpaid each year. The […]
Democratic senators call for investigation into Trump’s acceptance of Qatar plane by Pentagon watchdog.
A group of senior Democratic senators is urging the Pentagon’s inspector general to investigate the Department of Defense’s involvement in President Trump’s acceptance of a plane as a gift from Qatar. Led by Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif), nine lawmakers have asked the Department of Defense Inspector General to look into the Trump administration’s potential role […]
New York Democrats fill budget with ‘self-serving’ benefits, watchdog group finds ‘nothing good’ to say about it
Democratic leaders have included various policy measures in the state budget that seem to primarily benefit them. Notably, these changes could pave the way for more successful re-election campaigns funded by taxpayers. A significant budget package set for a vote on Wednesday features modifications to the public campaign funding system, enabling lawmakers to keep earning […]
IRS loses almost a third of its tax auditors due to budget cuts, watchdog report reveals
On February 20, 2025, a traffic light outside the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) building in Washington, D.C. changed to red. The IRS has seen a significant loss of tax auditors, with a report from a watchdog revealing a decline in government efficiency linked to Elon Musk. By March 2025, the number of employees had […]
Fired Democratic credit union watchdog members sue Trump
Two Democratic board members of the National Credit Union Agency (NCUA) sued President Trump for fired them on Monday. The lawsuit is up to date It challenges Trump to fire the leader of an independent agency among federal officials, testing the boundaries of presidential power. Earlier this month, Trump fired two Democrats on the NCUA […]
Democrats call on Social Security watchdog to investigate DOGE cuts' impact
Democrats are pushing social security representatives for Social Security on their responses to how changes in agency operations under the Trump administration have affected services and are concerned about potential disruptions in benefits. In Wednesday’s letter We asked General Michelle Anderson, a Democrat group, to consider agency actions to “reorganize the organizational structure, close numerous […]
NHS staff fatigue poses ‘significant’ threat to patient safety, watchdog warns | NHS
NHS staff are extremely tired and are dying in a car accident and pose a major threat to patients, service safety monitors warn Thursday. Fatigue that causes frontline personnel to make mistakes is a “significant” risk for patients, according to the Health Services Safety Research Institute (HSSIB). It “contributes directly and indirectly to patient harm,” […]
House set to vote on overturning California gas car ban – defying internal watchdog
The House will vote for a resolution next week to overturn Biden-era approval of several California regulations, including a ban on new sales of gas-powered vehicles. The vote occurs despite the fact that the nonpartisan internal watchdog has determined that it has not been overturned via a resolution under the Congressional Review Act. Punch Bowl […]