Symposia on Government Oversight and Accountability

The Symposia on Government Oversight and Accountability is a series of monthly conversations with experts on timely issues in government oversight.

These sessions will examine the roles of all three branches of government in conducting oversight, along with the contributions of civil society organizations, including think tanks and investigative journalists. Our goal is to educate, discuss recent developments, and share insights on the state of government oversight today.

Upcoming Events

Legislative Oversight

During October's Symposium, we will explore the role of Congress and the Government Accountability Office in conducting oversight of executive agencies and operations. In particular, we will examine the structure, authorities, capabilities, and tools of the legislature in carrying out its duties and responsibilities, including the appropriations processes.

Join us on October 7 at noon (EST).

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Nikki Clowers
Acting Chief Operating Officer and Chief Risk Officer at the Government Accountability Office

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Kevin Kosar
Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute

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David Rapallo
Director of Federal Legislation Clinic at Georgetown Law Center; Senior Advisor at the Levin Center for Oversight & Democracy

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Molly Reynolds
Vice President and Director of Governance Studies at the Brookings Institution

Past Events

Inspector General

Check out our event recording and post-podcast discussion with Director Kathy Newcomer and TSPPPA Lecturer Jay Lerner.

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Mark L. Greenblatt
Former Chair, Vice Chair, and Executive Director of Council of Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency
Former Inspector General at the Department of the Interior

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Tammy Hull
Inspector General at the U.S. Postal Service
Former Acting Chair and Vice Chair of Council of Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency

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Allison C. Lerner
Former Chair and Vice Chair of the Council of Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency
Former Inspector General at the National Science Foundation