Trump’s Acting Directors Are Quietly Dropping “Acting” From Their Titles
"The Campaign for Accountability on Wednesday asked Congress to investigate Mulvaney over having OMB staff perform work for CFPB, despite being paid for a separate purpose."
Government Watchdog Calls on Congress to Investigate OMB Director Mick Mulvaney for Violating Federal Law as Temporary CFPB Director
On November 29, 2017, Campaign for Accountability called on the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs and the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform to investigate whether Office of Management and Budget ("OMB") Director Mick Mulvaney violated the Anti-deficiency Act by directing OMB staff to perform work for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
Watchdog group files lawsuit against state officials regarding Tar Creek Superfund site
"CfA alleges that Hunter and Jones failed to release copies of audits and documents related to corruption allegations associated with the management of the Tar Creek Reclamation site in the state."
Interior Department mired in investigations
“We’ve been tracking Zinke and what he’s been doing at the Department of Interior,” says Daniel Stevens, executive director of the nonprofit, nonpartisan Campaign for Accountability. “It led us to look into whether he’s violated any rules or laws.”
CfA Sues Oklahoma Officials for Failing to Release Documents Withheld by Scott Pruitt
On November 27, 2017, CfA filed a lawsuit in the District Court of Oklahoma County against Oklahoma Attorney General Mike Hunter and Oklahoma State Auditor and Inspector Gary Jones for failing to release copies of audits and documents related to corruption allegations associated with the management of the Tar Creek Reclamation site in the state.
Go Green the Right Way
"Complaints against rooftop solar companies have skyrocketed in recent years as more Americans have installed solar panels on their rooftops. The complaints, filed by angry customers, reveal how rooftop solar companies exploit consumers – especially low-income and elderly homeowners. Federal regulators have taken notice: The Securities and Exchange Commission is investigating whether rooftop solar companies are playing by the rules."
CfA Calls on DOJ IG to Investigate Murdoch Role in AT&T/Time-Warner Merger
On November 16, 2017, Campaign for Accountability asked Department of Justice Inspector General Michael Horowitz to investigate whether Rupert Murdoch, in conjunction with White House officials, has been attempting to interfere with the Department of Justice’s review of the AT&T/Time Warner merger.
Massachusetts Women’s Health Center Actually a Fake Abortion Clinic, Says Watchdog Group
"The Attleboro Women's Health Center does not provide abortions, but rather uses underhanded tactics in attempts to prevent them, according to the Campaign for Accountability, which filed a complaint on Thursday with the state's attorney general."
Watchdog: Massachusetts Fake Clinic Illegally Deceives Abortion Patients
Rewire: “The Center appears to be advertising abortion services that it intends not to offer in apparent violation of the law."