The Department of the Interior recently proclaimed in a blog that the agency is “Leading the Way in Scientific Integrity.”
“The Department of the Interior (DOI) has a unique role as one of the United States Government’s leading creators...
April 5, 2013 10:31 am / no comments
Epstein: Ethics office audit of GSA fell far short
By Dan Epstein
When reports surfaced that the General Services Administration had spent almost $1 million on a Las Vegas conference, Congress and the media demanded accountability....
August 13, 2012 9:37 am / no comments
On August 6th, Cause of Action released a memorandum on our recent investigation into the Office of Government Ethics (OGE) and their failure to properly review the ethics program of the General Services Administration (GSA). Our investigation...
August 9, 2012 9:20 am / no comments
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August 6, 2012 9:08 am / no comments
OIG: ACA Prevention Fund Grantees May Be Violating Anti-Lobbying Statutes
By Amy Lotven
Updated Story
HHS’ Office of Inspector General is asking CDC to ensure that the grantees of a community prevention program funded with health...
July 11, 2012 3:33 pm / no comments
Watchdog group finds possible examples of insider trading among congressional staff
The Free Beacon reports on CoA’s letter to the House and Senate Ethics Committees regarding potential insider trading by Congressional staffers.
“A...
March 26, 2012 1:33 pm / no comments
On February 14, 2012, Cause of Action submitted a letter to both the House and Senate Ethics Committees requesting an investigation into Congressional staff actions that might be deemed insider trading.
You can see the letter here.
March 26, 2012 1:07 pm / no comments
09/28/2011 – Ethics Waivers and Hatch Act Concerns
December 12, 2011 7:29 pm / no comments
09/28/2011 – Ethics Waivers and Hatch Act Concerns
December 12, 2011 7:28 pm / no comments
Sends FOIAs to Office of Management and Budget, Office of Governmental Ethics, Office of Special Counsel, and U.S. Navy
On September 23, 2011, Cause of Action sent FOIA requests to the OMB, OGE, OSC, and U.S. Navy seeking information about White...
December 6, 2011 2:21 am / no comments