Less Oversight and Accountability

Government Executive

In a new report, the Partnership for Public Service noted that the average Cabinet inspector general office has shrunk by 19 percent since the end of 2024 and have published fewer oversight audits and investigations.

Who Keeps Government Accountable?

Government Executive (James Christian Blockwood)

The Supreme Court’s decision expanding presidential authority over independent agencies is about more than executive power, it also raises the stakes for congressional oversight, agency leadership and the federal workforce.

Tensions on Reporting Performance Failures

Public Performance & Management Review

Publicly reporting on performance is inherently shaped by two competing pressures: a social norm that demands honest transparency and accountability, and the political incentive to manage perception and avoid blame. This study examines how Chinese local governments navigate this tension when failing to meet announced GDP growth targets.

Resource of the Week:  Rewiring the State

UK Cabinet Office

This is the statement issued by the new UK prime minister’s cabinet on devolving authority and accountability to local jurisdictions.