oversight

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Yet history shows that the same mechanisms that promise broader opportunity often introduce new risks that demand tighter oversight.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

The agency has faced criticism locally for years for lack of proper oversight and the county is in the process of transitioning programs to an internal department.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

“It strengthens the powers of Civilian Oversight boards and Inspectors General and upholds our subpoena authority while also showcasing the strong public interest in robust, effective oversight of sheriffs, their departments, and their operations.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Quinn said the Applied Behavior Center has since strengthened its compliance, oversight and billing processes and had cooperated with authorities in connection with the 2023 civil settlement.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

“It seems clear to me that there should be oversight for the granting of immunity, just as the selection committee provides oversight for gleaning.”

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman