Government Accountability

Actions seeking to ensure the transparency, integrity, oversight, and responsible use of authority and public resources expected of government institutions and officials.

4 actions in Government Accountability

Whistleblower Says DHS Officers Raised Concerns over Potentially Illegal Voter Searches and Unreliable Data

An anonymous DHS employee made a protected disclosure alleging that officers were directed to access state voter databases despite legal concerns and create federal records using information they believed could be unreliable.

Government Accountability Reporting Government Wrongdoing/Neglect

The Guardian • Washington, DC • Sep 14, 2026

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Former State Elections Director Files Lawsuit Accusing Secretary of State of Retaliation for Raising Voting Concerns

The former state elections director filed a lawsuit alleging he was improperly fired after raising concerns about the secretary of state's handling of referendum-signature results and information provided to a court.

Government Accountability Litigation

Missouri Independent • Jefferson City, MO • Sep 14, 2026

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Year-Long Legal Fight for Public Records Uncovers Complaints about Government Contractor

A private attorney acting in his personal capacity submitted public-records requests, appealed to Illinois’ Public Access Counselor and sued the Chicago Transit Authority after it failed to provide records relating to a private canine security contractor deployed on train platforms across the city. It took nearly a year to receive the records.

Government Accountability Public Records Request

ABC 7 Eyewitness News • Chicago, IL • Sep 14, 2026

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Whistleblower's Mail-In Voting Allegation Under Review by U.S. Postal Service Inspector General

The U.S. Postal Service’s Office of Inspector General is reviewing a new system for handling mail-in ballots that could cause problems cause in the November midterms. The watchdog said Tuesday that it will independently examine allegations raised by a whistleblower about the agency’s computer system that could jeopardize mail-in voting.

Government Accountability Reporting Government Wrongdoing/Neglect

The Hill • Washington, DC • Sep 9, 2026

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