Tag Archives: Fraud/Waste/Abuse

DOD watchdog confirms probes into Afghan spending

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DOD watchdog confirms probes into Afghan spending Getty Images By Rebecca Kheel – 03/22/16 11:08 AM EDT A special inspector general has confirmed that he’s conducting two full audits of a… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Defense Contractor Gets 63 Months in Prison in Navy Bribery Scandal

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Defense Contractor Gets 63 Months in Prison in Navy Bribery Scandal By Charles S. Clark March 21, 2016 2 Comments The USS Mustin arrives in Singapore for a scheduled port visit.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Call for comments on the proposed Ethics Code amendments

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Call for comments on the proposed Ethics Code amendments Public comment is requested on language to revise Standard 3.04 of the Ethics Code. As part of the work of the association… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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‘Fat Leonard’ Navy overbilling scheme reaches $35M

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‘Fat Leonard’ Navy overbilling scheme reaches $35M Navy contractor’s cousin sentenced to 63 months in prison for inflated bills By Kristina Davis | 1:25 p.m. March 18, 2016 The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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AAAS Honors Psychological Scientist for Fight Against Torture

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AAAS Honors Psychological Scientist for Fight Against Torture The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) has awarded its 2015 Scientific Freedom and Responsibility Award to psychological scientist Jean Maria… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Psychologists Exposed as Key Players in U.S. Torture Programs

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Psychologists Exposed as Key Players in U.S. Torture Programs 06 Mar The American Psychological Association states that “Our mission is to advance the creation, communication and application of psychological knowledge to… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Bolkovac: ‘UN tries to cover up peacekeeper sex abuse scandal’

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Bosnia Bolkovac: ‘UN tries to cover up peacekeeper sex abuse scandal’ The UN have promised to investigate allegations of sexual abuse by peacekeepers in the CAR. Human rights investigator and whistleblower… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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The Bidding War

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A Reporter at Large March 7, 2016 Issue The Bidding War How a young Afghan military contractor became spectacularly rich. By Matthieu Aikins Credit Illustration by Yarek Waszul Within the U.S.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Proposed FAR Rule Asks for Contractor Representation on “Internal Confidentiality Agreements”

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Proposed FAR Rule Asks for Contractor Representation on “Internal Confidentiality Agreements” Steptoe & Johnson LLP USA February 18 2016 A new proposed Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) rule issued on January 22,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Challenges to Effective Oversight of Afghanistan Reconstruction Grow as High-Risk Areas Persist

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Challenges to Effective Oversight of Afghanistan Reconstruction Grow as High-Risk Areas Persist Today, SIGAR submitted at statement for the record to the Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on the Department of State,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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