Investigations
We do not publish until the evidence chain is complete. However, we investigate in the open. These are the active probes currently being processed by our researchers and FOIA analysts.
Active Investigations
Current probes being processed by our researchers and FOIA analysts.
Oversight of Title I Grant Allocations to High-Need Districts
Investigation into whether Title I funds are reaching the highest-need school districts as intended.
Community Care Billing Irregularities at Selected VA Medical Centers
Review of overpayments and underpayments in the Veterans Community Care Program.
Controls Over Identity Theft–Related Tax Refunds
Assessment of fraud filters and manual review processes for suspicious refund claims.
Cost Growth in Navy Shipyard Modernization Projects
Investigation into causes of schedule slippage and overruns in Shipyard Infrastructure Optimization Program projects.
Prioritization of Enforcement Resources for Repeat Environmental Violators
Whether EPA is systematically tracking and escalating actions against chronic violators.
Follow-up on High-Risk Tips to the HHS Grant Fraud Hotline
Examining timeliness and completeness of HHS responses to serious fraud allegations.
Environmental Compliance in Federally Funded Bridge Projects
Checking adherence to NEPA and related requirements on sampled bridge investments.
Background Check Backlogs in Immigration Benefit Processing
Investigation into delays caused by security screening and interagency data sharing.
Conflict-of-Interest Controls in High-Value Lease Awards
Review of GSA safeguards to detect and mitigate conflicts among leasing officials.
Lessons Learned from Treasury’s CITSS Modernization Effort
Post-implementation review of a large financial systems modernization project.
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