The mission of this subcommittee is to secure effective and efficient government that works for all Americans. By taking a hard look at what works, what doesn’t, and what new approaches are promising, we can find and eliminate waste, streamline management, and monitor customer service and accountability.
Check this website often for information on the hearings we hold and the bills we consider.
Welcome!
Edolphus Towns, Chairman
“Passing the Baton: Preparing for the Presidential Transition.”
On Wednesday, September 24, 2008, at 2:00 p.m., in room 2247 of the Rayburn House Office Building, the Subcommittee will hold a hearing titled, “Passing the Baton: Preparing for the Presidential Transition.”
Friday, July 18, 2008 | United States Congress, Open Government, Federal Government Operations
"Management of the Digital TV Transition: Is New York Prepared?"
On Friday, July 18, 2008, at 10:30 a.m., the Subcommittee held an oversight hearing titled, “Management of the Digital TV Transition: Is New York City Prepared?”
Friday, June 20, 2008 | United States Congress, Waste, Fraud, and Abuse, Defense and Security, Federal Government Operations, Corporate Accountability, State Department
ID Cards: Reissuing Border Crossing Cards
On Wednesday, June 25, 2008, at 2:00 p.m., in room 2154, the Subcommittee held a hearing titled, “ID Cards: Reissuing Border Crossing Cards.”
Tuesday, June 03, 2008 | Administration Oversight, Defense and Security, Federal Government Operations
Subcommittee Reviews Federal Financial Management
On Thursday, June 5, 2008, the Subcommittee held a hearing titled, “Oversight of Federal Financial Management.”
The hearing examined the results of GAO’s audit of the federal government’s consolidated financial statement (CFS) for the fiscal year ending in 2007, as well as management weaknesses, including improper payments, abuse of government credit cards, and problems with modernization.
Wednesday, May 14, 2008 | United States Congress, Federal Government Operations
Management of Civil Rights at the U.S. Department of Agriculture
The Subcommittee held an oversight hearing on management of civil rights programs at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Representative farmers and USDA employees testified about longstanding problems with civil rights enforcement and case processing. The USDA Inspector General and GAO reported that lengthy backlogs persist and that USDA’s statistics are not reliable.