oversight

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“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

In a unanimous opinion issued Thursday, justices from the state’s first appellate district found that an oversight body in Sonoma County is legally authorized to subpoena the county sheriff’s office while probing whistleblower inquiries.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

And now for the show’s biggest oversight: No touch screens.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

In contrast to the pre-2008 period, large U.S. banks now are operating from a position of strength, supported by more than a decade of regulatory reform and oversight.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

It was as if he had had to pay the same note twice because of some trifling oversight of date or signature.

From "Absalom, Absalom!" by William Faulkner