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DHS IG opens broad contract probe tied to Noem and Lewandowski
politics15 days ago

DHS IG opens broad contract probe tied to Noem and Lewandowski

The Department of Homeland Security's inspector general has launched a wide-ranging investigation into how contracts are solicited and handled, with former Secretary Kristi Noem and her de facto chief of staff Corey Lewandowski reportedly involved. The probe appears separate from an earlier audit of DHS grants and contracts and has led to record-preservation orders for dozens of DHS staff. DHS would not confirm the investigation; Noem, now a State Department envoy, and Lewandowski have faced scrutiny over contracting decisions and a policy requiring Noem's sign-off on contracts above $100,000, amid broader concerns about advertising spending during the Trump era.

via CNN|
#contracts#corey-lewandowski#dhs
politics22 days ago

Security aide resigns amid Labor Department misconduct probe

A Labor Department security staffer, Brian Sloan, resigned amid an inspector general investigation into misconduct by Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer and her top aides; two other aides have left after being placed on investigative leave as the probe, led by former Rep. Anthony D’Esposito, examines allegations including a romantic affair, drinking on the job, improper travel, and events arranged to advance the secretary’s personal plans, amid concerns about workplace culture and grant-making influence.

via Politico|
#chavez-deremer#inspector-general#labor-department
Bridgeport ambulance delay linked to officer's anxiety incident in police shooting case
us-news1 month ago

Bridgeport ambulance delay linked to officer's anxiety incident in police shooting case

A state inspector general's report says the shooting of Dyshan Best by Bridgeport police was justified, but it also reveals an ambulance delay after an officer had a mild anxiety attack: the first ambulance arrived at 6:02 p.m. and was used to transport a white officer, delaying care for Best; a second ambulance arrived around 6:12 p.m., Best was admitted at 6:22 p.m., and died at 7:41 p.m. The report does not say the delay caused his death, though relatives say faster treatment could have saved him.

via Yahoo|
#ambulance-delay#bridgeport-police#dyshan-best
politics1 month ago

IG probe widens as Labor Secretary's aides are sidelined

An expanding inspector general inquiry into misconduct at the Labor Department has sidelined another close aide, Melissa Robey, on administrative leave, following earlier moves that put the secretary’s chief of staff and deputy chief of staff on leave. The probe centers on potential misuse of taxpayer funds for personal travel and other top-level policy violations, with the secretary denying wrongdoing and the White House backing her as investigations continue.

via Politico|
#administrative-leave#inspector-general#labor-department
GOP lawmakers grill DHS chief Noem over leadership amid immigration crackdown
politics-and-policy1 month ago

GOP lawmakers grill DHS chief Noem over leadership amid immigration crackdown

Republicans on the Senate Judiciary Committee grilled Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem about DHS leadership amid the Trump immigration crackdown, criticizing management and citing an Inspector General report and stalled FEMA funding. Noem defended her actions as being at the direction of the president during a four-hour hearing that coincided with a DHS funding lapse and ongoing debates over immigration policy.

via Axios|
#department-of-homeland-security#immigration-policy#inspector-general
politics1 month ago

DHS watchdog accuses agency of obstructing internal probes under Noem

The DHS inspector general says the department is systematically obstructing internal investigations by withholding records in at least 10 probes, including a push from Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to list all pending matters so audits or investigations could be terminated. DHS has also revoked OIG access to several critical databases (ICE’s Enforcement Integrated Database, classified-access tracking, TSA Secure Flight, and a Border Patrol data system), forcing case‑by‑case requests and slowing oversight. The letter, discussed during a Senate hearing, highlights bipartisan frustration with DHS cooperation.

via Politico|
#data-access#dhs#inspector-general
politics1 month ago

IG probe prompts resignations of Labor Department top aides

Two top Labor Department aides, Chief of Staff Jihun Han and Deputy Chief of Staff Rebecca Wright, resign as the inspector general's probe into alleged misconduct at the agency widens, with dozens of interviews and claims including personal-travel arrangements; the White House had backed Chavez-DeRemer but is now more involved as details emerge.

via Politico|
#inspector-general#internal-investigation#labor-department
Pentagon watchdog links four military working dog deaths to aging kennels and staffing gaps
defense1 month ago

Pentagon watchdog links four military working dog deaths to aging kennels and staffing gaps

A Defense Department inspector general report finds four military working dogs died between 2021 and 2023 due to aging, unsatisfactory kennel conditions and a caretaker shortage, with mold and extreme weather cited at several bases. Autopsies attributed the deaths to pneumonia, not neglect, per an Air Force official. The IG also found about 200+ dogs at Joint Base San Antonio Lackland were in non-training status and receiving far less daily physical/social activity than required due to staffing gaps. The Air Force agreed to hire more caretakers and to reduce the number of dogs in non-training status while developing a plan to upgrade kennels to meet standards; DoD operates over 2,200 working dog teams across 182 locations.

via CBS News|
#defense#inspector-general#kennel-facilities
Labor Secretary’s Husband Barred from Agency HQ Over Assault Allegations
politics1 month ago

Labor Secretary’s Husband Barred from Agency HQ Over Assault Allegations

Allegations from at least two female staffers say Dr. Shawn DeRemer, husband of Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer, sexually assaulted them at the Labor Department building. He has not been charged but has been barred from the agency’s headquarters as investigations by the Washington Metropolitan Police Department’s Sexual Assault Unit and the department’s inspector general proceed, with one incident reportedly captured on security video. The NYT and MS Now reported the claims; a police report mentions forced sexual contact in December, and officials did not immediately comment.

via CNBC|
#inspector-general#investigations#labor-department
politics2 months ago

IG probe puts Chavez-DeRemer security detail on leave amid romance and travel-allegation claims

An inspector general inquiry at the Labor Department placed a member of Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer’s security detail on administrative leave as investigators probe an alleged romantic relationship with the secretary; two senior aides are also on investigative leave as the probe widens, with a complaint alleging Chavez-DeRemer used events for personal travel, and drinking on the job. The White House has defended the secretary, and the department has not commented on personnel matters as the investigation continues.

via Politico|
#inspector-general#labor-department#political-scandal
IG probe puts Labor Department staff on leave amid scrutiny of Chavez-DeRemer
politics2 months ago

IG probe puts Labor Department staff on leave amid scrutiny of Chavez-DeRemer

Several Labor Department staffers are on leave as the inspector general investigates allegations surrounding Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer, including potential travel-fraud tied to her chief of staff Jihun Han and deputy Rebecca Wright, and a separate formal complaint alleging an inappropriate relationship; the probe is led by IG Anthony D’Esposito, with the White House backing Chavez-DeRemer.

via NBC News|
#chavez-deremer#inspector-general#labor-department
Labor Secretary Under Scrutiny as Aides Are Put on Administrative Leave
politics2 months ago

Labor Secretary Under Scrutiny as Aides Are Put on Administrative Leave

The Labor Department says its inspector general is investigating allegations of professional misconduct involving Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer. The secretary’s chief of staff, Jihun Han, and deputy chief of staff, Rebecca Wright, were placed on administrative leave as the probe begins; reports have cited a complaint alleging abuse of office and an affair with a subordinate, with the NY Post and Politico providing early coverage.

via The New York Times|
#administrative-leave#inspector-general#labor-department