Panel Discussion
On-Demand Webinar Release: Natural Disaster Spending Oversight
YouTube ReleaseHow do states oversee the distribution of funds in the wake of a natural disaster? The Levin Center's State Oversight Academy will discuss investigations following hurricanes in North Carolina, flooding in West Virginia, and wildfires in Hawaii, as well as research into the distribution of these funds. Look out for this fascinating roundtable released on […]
User-Friendly Oversight: Using Oversight to Encourage, Not Hinder, User-Friendly Government Efforts in the Digital Age
Zoom WebinarJoin us as we explore the fundamental challenges of governance and legislative oversight in an increasingly digital world. Special guests are Jennifer Pahlka, author of Recording America, Representative Jeff Johnson from the South Carolina legislature, and Michael Brennan from Detroit’s own Civilla discussing their efforts to bring a user-centric approach to government programs and oversight. […]
User-Friendly Oversight: Improving User Experience with Government Programs While Fighting Fraud
Zoom WebinarJoin us for a conversation about government program design and the tension between maximizing user accessibility and ensuring program integrity and security. Special guests include: Jennifer Pahlka, author of Recording America; Michele Evermore, former deputy director of the Department of Labor Office of Unemployment Insurance Modernization; Michael E. Horowitz, Inspector General, U.S. Dept. of Justice, […]
Post-Election Analysis
Law School Building # 2242Join former U.S. Representative Barbara Comstock (R) and U.S. Representative Dan Kildee (D) to review the election results and to discuss how they will shape politics and public affairs in the future. The panel will be moderated by Levin Center director, Jim Townsend, with ample time for audience questions. RSVP for Virtual Attendance For Wayne Law students and faculty, […]
How Courts are Shaping Congress’ Power to Investigate 2025
K&L Gates DC Office Conference Room 1A - First Floor 1601 K Street NW Washington, DC 20006 DCHow Courts are Shaping Congress' Power to Investigate 2025 Please Join Us! On Tuesday, 14 January 2025, the Levin Center for Oversight and Democracy, in collaboration with K&L Gates, is hosting a panel of legal experts analyzing how recent federal court decisions are shaping the ability of Congress to investigate issues and obtain information. The panel will delve […]