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A Federal Reserve internal watchdog has flagged apparent data breaches involving a retiring staff member. The disclosure raises questions about how the US central bank protects sensitive information and whether departing employees accessed or removed data improperly. Details about the scope of the breaches and any information affected have not been released, and it remains unclear what consequences, if any, may follow.
- 2Inspector general says mayor's office in contempt over records order▼IG claims mayor's office in contempt over court's records order
An inspector general has accused a mayor's office of contempt after it allegedly failed to comply with a court order to turn over records. The dispute centers on the office's refusal or delay in producing documents demanded by the courts. The claim escalates a running conflict over transparency and oversight of city hall, and the case will now likely be weighed by a judge.
- 3Fed's inaction let security risks fester, watchdog finds●Fed’s ‘collective lack of action’ let info security risks fester: OIG
The Federal Reserve's Office of Inspector General says a 'collective lack of action' at the central bank allowed information security risks to persist unaddressed. The finding points to internal failures in responding to known cybersecurity vulnerabilities, raising questions about oversight and accountability at the US central bank.
- 4Dozens of immigration employees kept sensitive posts despite security concerns●Dozens of federal immigration employees stayed in sensitive positions despite security concerns, inspector general reports
An inspector general report found that dozens of federal immigration employees remained in sensitive positions despite unresolved security concerns. The findings raise questions about vetting and internal oversight at the agency responsible for enforcing US immigration law. The report is likely to fuel scrutiny of how security clearance issues are handled across federal immigration agencies.