Articles Tagged With 'Recovery Accountability And Transparency Board'
The Stimulus ‘Loser’ List Loses Some Members
Some companies were wrongly accused of failing to file reports on their stimulus awards.
Gov’t Wrongly Labels Some Stimulus Recipients ‘Losers’
The government has listed as "two-time losers" stimulus recipients who didn't file reports. But some of the listed "losers" did file the reports.
Criticism of the Jobs Summit, Even Before It Starts
Many people have ideas about creating jobs, but they don't all have a seat at the table.
Are Minorities Getting Their Share of the Stimulus Dough?
Much stimulus money is going to large, shovel-ready projects, which tends to go to large -- and predominantly white-owned -- construction contractors.
GAO Audit Provides Ammo for Both Sides
The errors noted by the GAO in the first reports by stimulus recipients trigger a whole new round of finger-pointing.
Are the Criticisms of the Gov’s Stimulus Site Legit?
Mistakes in information have brought a public lashing upon Recovery.gov, but comparatively speaking, the error rate isn't that bad.
Cash for Clunkers? Nope—Cash for Caulkers
Home weatherization is seen as a way to create jobs, save people money and help the environment.
ProPublica’s FAQ for Recovery.gov
Some tips for navigating to the information you are looking for on the government's stimulus Web site.
Stimulus Contracts Go to Companies Under Criminal Investigation
Investigators say companies that got preference as small businesses were actually part of a much larger enterprise.
There’s Money for Schools, but Will California Get Some?
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger is pushing for changes that would make California eligible for the Race to the Top fund.
Stimulus Gets Mixed Reviews in Newest GAO Report
Recovery spending is ahead of schedule, but not all programs have been running smoothly.
Six Months of Stimulus: What We’ve Learned
Where's the Recovery Act money going and how much good is it doing? Questions with no easy answers.
Talking With Earl Devaney, Stimulus Watchdog
The head of the Recovery Accountability and Transparency Board discusses the effort to track where the stimulus money is going.
Behind Push for Stimulus Transparency, a Question Remains: Who Ensures the Numbers Are Right?
Those getting stimulus money will soon start reporting in to Recovery.gov, but officials differ on who is responsible for the information's accuracy.
Obama Administration Redacts Contract Details for Recovery.gov
The government releases copies of an $18 million contract for building a Web site, but most of the details are blacked out.
