The Environmental Protection Agency didn't ensure that states submitted accurate estimates of the number of lead pipes they had.

The federal government wrote duplicate checks to doctors who provided care for veterans, costing taxpayers as much as $128 million in extra payments, according to a new watchdog report out this week.

A watchdog agency investigating the origins of a failed attempt to add a citizenship question to the 2020 census form was unable to question top Trump administration officials because they either refused to cooperate or set unacceptable interview terms.

The Justice Department said on Wednesday that the FBI made numerous serious errors in investigating allegations against former USA Gymnastics national team doctor Larry Nassar and didn’t treat the case with the “utmost seriousness.”

The Justice Department is announcing criminal charges against more than a dozen people from Florida to California in a series of Medicare scams that exploited coronavirus fears to bill tens of millions of dollars in bogus claims.

The former top FBI agent in Albany, New York, was a “skilled predator” who harassed eight women in one of the bureau's most egregious known sexual misconduct cases.

An audit has found gaps in a program intended to provide the U.S. with an early detection system of a biological weapon attack. It also left detection equipment exposed and unguarded, the Office of Inspector General for the Department of Homeland Security found. It was meant to reduce the time it takes to recognize an attack by monitoring for known biological agents. In 34 out of 35 jurisdictions, inspectors found BioWatch equipment could not always collect air samples to test because of security breaches or unplugging. The Homeland Security office said it would work with the organizations that host the equipment to improve security and planned to “enhance” biological detection capabilities.

MICHIGAN – The Michigan State Police Fraud Investigation Section in conjunction with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General, announced the arrest of 27 people with felony warrants for welfare fraud totaling more than $210,000. “We value the partnership and teamwork extended to us by MSP,” said Inspector General Alan Kimichik. The sweep occurred across southeast Michigan, including Detroit, Eastpointe, Warren, Woodhaven, Monroe, Jackson, and Ann Arbor and continues in West Michigan. In addition to the 27 felony warrants, troopers were able to help clear 26 misdemeanor warrants that were outstanding for various charges. Those with outstanding warrants for fraud are encouraged to willingly come forward and turn themselves in to the nearest Michigan State Police post or call 734-525-4166.

DETROIT - Inspector General Ellen Ha has strong words regarding restoring integrity to Detroit. Building trust takes great effort and time, while losing trust takes little in effort or time." This letter comes after Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan's chief of staff was accused of ordering employees to delete emails related to an investigation into the city's support of the nonprofit organization Make Your Date. The Office of Inspector General found Alexis Wiley, the mayor's chief of staff, ordered certain employees in the Office of Development and Grants to delete emails related to Make Your Date, according to the report. READ: Detroit mayor's office told employees to delete emails related to investigation, OIG says"The OIG currently has several published reports which calls for measured discipline against certain employees," Ha said in the letter.

DETROIT - Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan addressed a report from the Office of Inspector General that accuses his chief of staff of ordering employees to delete emails related to an investigation into the city's support of a nonprofit organization. The report found that Chief of Staff Alexis Wiley, the chief development officer and the deputy chief development officer abused their power in ordering to have the emails deleted. The OIC investigation involved Hassan's nonprofit organization, Make Your Date, and the city's support of the organization. Duggan said Wiley was trying to protect his staff by ordering the emails to be deleted. He said his staff tried to release the emails in advance of the OIG report, but the OIG asked them not to do so.

The Office of Inspector General finalized a report on the city's alleged preferential treatment toward Wayne State University's Make Your Date program. However, he did say the staff members named in the OIG report will undergo additional training. City officials said Duggan will consult with HR Director Denise Starr on the OIG recommendation on potential discipline for the three employees. Duggan's office released this statement on Monday:"After reviewing the OIG report released this morning, Mayor Duggan noted that the report specifically found that the Mayor's actions did not "violate any policies, procedures, or laws." "With regard to email deletion, the OIG report also made no finding that any law, ordinance, or city policy was broken.

DETROIT - Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan claims emails related to an investigation into the city's support of a nonprofit organization were deleted to protect two employees. READ: Detroit mayor's office told employees to delete emails related to investigation, OIG says"You had a time a year ago of enormous media scrutiny," Duggan said. City officials said Duggan will consult with HR Director Denise Starr on the OIG recommendation on potential discipline for the three employees. He will also seek a recommendation for a new policy relative to personal use of email, officials said. "With regard to email deletion, the OIG report also made no finding that any law, ordinance, or city policy was broken.

DETROIT - Here's our top story on Local 4 News at 5:Detroit mayor's office investigationA report released Monday by the Office of Inspector General said the mayor's chief of staff Alexis Wiley ordered staffers to delete emails related to the city's work with the Make Your Date Foundation, a nonprofit organization. Authorities said Make Your Date was selected by Duggan based on his experience and advice of members of his transition team. Get the full story on Local 4 News at 5Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.

DETROIT - The Detroit mayor's chief of staff is accused of ordering employees to delete emails related to an investigation into the city's support of a nonprofit organization. OIG officials said any entity given support by the city should be selected through a fair, transparent process to ensure the public that taxpayer dollars are being used correctly. The Office of Inspector General found Alexis Wiley, the mayor's chief of staff, ordered certain employees in the Office of Development and Grants to delete emails related to Make Your Date, according to the report. City officials said Duggan will consult with HR Director Denise Starr on the OIG recommendation on potential discipline for the three employees. "With regard to email deletion, the OIG report also made no finding that any law, ordinance, or city policy was broken.

DETROIT - Here's what you missed on Local 4 News at Noon (watch the episode above).In the investigation into Mayor Mike Duggan's connection to the Make Your Date program, the Office of Inspector General has finalized a report on possible preferential treatment of the mayor's chief of staff. Officials said city employees were ordered to delete emails related to the investigation. Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.

DETROIT - Here's what's coming up on Local 4 News at Noon:In the investigation into Mayor Mike Duggan's connection to the Make Your Date program, the Office of Inspector General has finalized a report on possible preferential treatment of the mayor's chief of staff. Officials said city employees were ordered to delete emails related to the investigation. Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.

The OIG's investigation revealed the 2016 BOPC abused its authority by delegating its Charter-mandated authority to the Board Secretary. (WDIV)DETROIT - On Nov. 15, the Office of Inspector General received a complaint concerning hiring irregularities with the Board of Police Commissioners. It completed and submitted a draft report on July 9 to all affected parties pursuant to Section 7.5-311 of the 2012 Charter. The OIG's investigation revealed the 2016 BOPC abused its authority by delegating its Charter-mandated authority to the Board Secretary, which resulted in subsequent violations of the Michigan Open Meetings Act. As an oversight agency of the Detroit Police Department (DPD), the BOPC has the authority to impose disciplinary actions to DPD officers.