Chicago’s mayor has a rule: no campaign money from companies that do city work. But over the years, money still slips through. This time, an IT firm called EKI-Digital—already under fire for possible overbilling—sent a $250 donation to the mayor’s campaign. The timing is awkward. Just last year, the
The Maryland Attorney General has issued a legal note that could limit how Inspectors General (IGs) work across the state. The guidance says IGs must obey the same public‑records limits as other offices, including restrictions on personnel and financial files. Baltimore City has already started f
Last week, Paul Martin, the federal watchdog overseeing the US Agency for International Development (USAid), was suddenly fired. This happened after he released a report saying that the agency's work had been disrupted. The report highlighted some serious issues. It said that a big reduction in sta
Let's talk about an interesting event that happened in the U. S. government. President Trump fired about 17 inspectors general, who are like the police of government agencies, keeping things in check. They were removed all at once, which some people in Congress found troubling. Why? Because it might
