Auditor Highlights Trump Administration’s Deregulatory Failure
A Government Accountability Office report finds that deregulatory executive orders had limited effects.
Watchdog Highlights Challenges of Medicare Payment Program
Congressional accountability office reviews first three years of value-based health care program.
Regulating the Defense Industry’s Revolving Door
GAO recommends the U.S. Department of Defense amend regulations restricting lobbying by former personnel.
U.S. Science Research Has a Foreign Influence Problem
A federal report reveals undisclosed foreign ties among some scientists, raising unique concerns.
A Primer on Midnight Regulations
As Biden’s inauguration approaches, regulators race against the clock to finalize rules.
Current Law Helps Shield Attorney General From Independent Review
A government watchdog office needs authority to investigate issues related to federal prosecutions.
The Origins of GAO’s Ukraine Funding Report
Government Accountability Office report on military aid reflects historical tug-of-war between Congress and the President.
Curbing Ticket Bots
GAO describes potential solutions to limit the use of automated software in the ticket marketplace.
In a Justice Department Shutdown, Some Agencies Can Still Litigate
Even during budget crises, federal law empowers agencies to use appropriations to defend civil cases.
President Trump’s Space Force Is a Recipe for Wasteful Spending
Militarizing space could open the door to an arms race and excess spending.
FDA Reform Needs to Look More Like Tax Reform
U.S. regulators should model the medical device classification process on recent tax reform.
Regulatory Process in Dire Need of Reform
EPA exemplifies how agency rulemaking pushes the boundaries of lawful policymaking.