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Who’s Watching the Watchdogs? House Demands Answers After Scathing Audit of Inspectors General

Congress is demanding answers after a review found that inspectors general—the federal officials charged with weeding out agency waste and fraud—are failing to police their own. Th...

Watchdogs urge FTC, DOJ probe of Compass-MRED deal

A letter from the CFA and other watchdogs landed as Zillow, Compass and MRED began a two-day preliminary injunction hearing in Illinois.

US government watchdog urges FDIC to coordinate on crypto oversight

The US Government Accountability Office says that regulators, including the FDIC, lack an “ongoing coordination mechanism for addressing blockchain risks.”The US Government Account...

Federal Regulators Warn Banks on Lending to Illegal Workers

By Bill Pan Federal regulators are warning the banking industry to carefully consider the risks of lending to individuals who lack authorization to work in the United States, inclu...

The watchdog overseeing the integrity of HHS programs

HHS’ Office of Inspector General has a broad mandate to root out fraud, waste and abuse. Senior Writer Anastassia Gliadkovskaya talks with Assistant Regional Inspector General Scot...

DOJ Civil Division Accelerates Review of FCA Whistleblower Complaints Involving Federally Funded, State-Administered Ben...

US consumer watchdog recalls all staff nationwide to Washington headquarters

The top U.S. government watchdog for consumer financial protection on Wednesday said it would reassign virtually all staff nationwide to its Washington headquarters later this year...

Treasury warns banks of 'red flags' tied to customers in the US illegally

The Treasury's financial crimes unit is warning banks about the risks of serving people living in the country illegally.

Bank regulators issue guidance on credit risk for unauthorized workers

The OCC, FDIC and NCUA reminded lenders to manage credit risk for borrowers without work authorization under existing rules.

Treasury warns banks of 'red flags' tied to customers in the U.S. illegally

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network — also known a FinCEN — issued an advisory Friday to banks that tells them to watch out for identity theft, payroll tax fraud, and money la...

Bank regulators ramp up AI scrutiny in lending and underwriting

Reuters reports the OCC and Fed are asking banks hard questions about AI. Attorneys say mortgage brokers should expect the same

Accounting watchdog to investigate audits of collapsed lender Market Financial Solutions

The demise of MFS in February left creditors including major banks and private credit funds on the hook for more than £1.3bn.

Inside the push to weaken Washington’s toughest financial watchdog

The SEC used to intimidate corporate wrongdoers. Now its own commissioners are gutting its leverage.

US banks warned by feds about risks tied to illegal migrant workforce

U.S. financial institutions reported $2.5 billion in suspicious activity in 2025, linked to alleged payroll schemes.

Federal Banking Agencies Continue Effort to Eliminate Reputation Risk from Supervision

King County establishes new fiscal watchdog agency

(The Center Square) - In a push for fiscal accountability, members of the King County Metropolitan Council have voted to establish a new Inspector General Division to root out wast...

FINRA to Review of 'Higher-Risk' Structured Products

The regulator will examine how firms supervised "worst-of" structured notes, with a focus on their compliance with best-interest standards.

Banks must resolve or close consumer complaints within 56 days: watchdog

The FCAC's revised guideline also states that banks are not permitted to pause the legislated 56-day period in order to 'provide consumers greater transparency.'

Banks told to weigh deportation risk in mortgage decisions

Federal regulators remind lenders that borrowers without work authorization may pose elevated credit risk

The Clock Is Ticking: DOJ Sets Timeline for FCA Investigations Involving “Benefits Fraud”

Warren Asks GAO To Probe Whether Education Department Cuts Have Crippled College Oversight

Sen. Elizabeth Warren wants GAO to investigate whether Education Department staffing cuts have weakened oversight of colleges receiving Title IV funds. The post Warren Asks GAO To...

FHFA director assumes new role; ex-Fed chair issues warning

Bill Pulte will still lead the housing agency while serving as acting director of national intelligence. Plus, Fed faces “credibility” threat; CFPB sued; more.

FDA warns four importers about safety verification failures

As part of its enforcement activities, the Food and Drug Administration sends warning letters to entities under its jurisdiction. Some letters are not posted for public view until...

Canada's taxpayers' watchdog launches CRA complaints investigation

Unclear recourse options are leaving taxpayers without timely resolutions