Video & Transcript Research : 'accountability'
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US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine the nominations of Scott Kupor, of California, to be Director of the Office of Personnel Management, and Eric Matthew Ueland, of Virginia, to be Deputy Director for Management, Office of Management and Budget. Apr 3rd, 2025 at 08:30 am
Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
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- that hundreds of thousands of bureaucrats writing rules, managing programs and often dodging accountability
- Less accountability. It's not just bad policy, it's a complete misreading of the problem.
- federal bureaucracy and ensuring that we have a fair and just Constitution. ensuring agencies are accountable
- Third, accountability matters.
- Look, I agree a foundational part of any organization ultimately is accountability, as you're talking
Keywords:
nominations, Scott Cooper, Eric Ulan, federal workforce, Office of Personnel Management, Office of Management and Budget, accountability, collective bargaining
Summary:
The committee convened to discuss the nominations of Scott Cooper for Director of the Office of Personnel Management and Eric Ulan for Deputy Director at the Office of Management and Budget. This meeting highlighted the critical roles both positions play in managing the federal workforce, which comprises over two million civilian employees. Concerns were raised regarding the current administration's approach to federal employment, citing issues like mass firings and the undermining of collective bargaining rights. Members expressed the need for better accountability and transparency within the federal system, emphasizing the importance of attracting talented public servants.
TX
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- we're very close to getting rid of the STAAR test. ...continue to strengthen the A through F accountability
- system in the state, as well as ensuring that years later we have a public accountability system.
- We need a test measuring system that's as good as our public accountability system.
- One is it requires... the agency to notify school districts when there will be changes to the accountability
- These are items that schools have been asking for with regard to assessments and accountability.
Keywords:
HB 8, Texas public school accountability, school accountability, public school transparency, STAAR, state assessments, instructionally supportive assessment program, Student Success Tool, Texas Education Agency, TEA, accountability ratings, A-F ratings, through-year assessment, benchmark testing, norm-referenced assessment, college career military readiness, CCMR, local accountability plan, school district performance, campus turnaround
LA
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- I'm not going to judge who is an attorney and would be held accountable for the decision made to issue
- Held accountable for the decision made to issue or not issue, am I correct, that it's a judge under all
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Fraud Committee Meeting - 2025-05-05
Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy
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- . of Minnesotans accountable.
- We took it to trial, and we held him accountable as well.
- When we work together, we're able to bring great cases that hold fraudsters accountable.
- And to hold the people who do defraud the system accountable in the way that they should be.
- And so that's why it's been hard to have accountability. So that's the first piece in there.
FL
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- So we're just trying to enforce or try to hold people accountable so that they get paid for what they
- It improves assessments and accountability processes by simplifying local testing calendars.
- It improves assessments and accountability processes by simplifying local testing calendars, specifying
- And that is the main focus, at the same time continuing to keep the accountability necessary so that
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agriculture, landscape equipment, gasoline-powered, ecologically significant parcels, local government regulations, educational efficiency, public schools, district school boards, budget transparency, school accountability, instructional personnel
Summary:
The Committee on Fiscal Policy met and first took up CS for SB 290, a broad Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services bill. The committee adopted a strike-all amendment that, among other things, set density requirements for certain small municipalities, delayed biosolids-related changes from July 1, 2026, to July 1, 2028, required higher insurance coverage for fumigation businesses, increased fines for fumigation violations, extended the time contractors have to pay subcontractors and suppliers from 15 to 30 business days, preempted certain county agritourism permitting ordinances, and renamed the Bonifay Forestry Station. Senators raised concerns about local government preemption, the biosolids timeline, and especially the new felony penalty for nonpayment of subcontractors and suppliers. Audubon Florida testified in opposition to the state lands and biosolids provisions, while several agricultural and industry groups waived in support. The bill was reported favorably after debate, with Senator Bracy Davis voting no and Senator Jones expressing concern about the contractor penalty.
The committee then heard SB 320 on administrative efficiency in public schools. The bill would reduce district-level requirements across assessments, personnel, facilities, budgeting, and early learning administration; expand teacher apprenticeship pathways; create longer instructional contracts and renewable professional certificates; simplify testing and evaluation rules; increase flexibility for Title I and discretionary capital funding; and streamline facility planning and architectural requirements. School district and education association representatives waived in support. Senators Osgood and others praised the deregulation and flexibility, while Senator Bracy Davis asked about remedies if charter schools fail to respond directly to Department of Education expenditure questions. The sponsor said the bill is intended to reduce administrative burden while preserving accountability. SB 320 was reported favorably by roll call vote. The committee then adjourned.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy Committee 5/5/25
Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy
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- held her accountable. held her accountable.
- And he was found guilty and held accountable for that, too.
- We took it to trial and we held him accountable as well.
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in who do defraud the system accountable in who do defraud the system accountable - So that's the uh to have accountability.
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
89th Legislative Session - Second Called Session Aug 26th, 2025
Texas House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- This bill also improves our accountability system by codifying the accountability refresh process so
- House Bill 8 increases legislative oversight of the accountability system and updates the accountability
- Which school is accountable for that kid?
- included in accountability anyway.
- Machine accounting for roughly 75%.
Keywords:
HB 8, Texas public school accountability, school accountability, public school transparency, STAAR, state assessments, instructionally supportive assessment program, Student Success Tool, Texas Education Agency, TEA, accountability ratings, A-F ratings, through-year assessment, benchmark testing, norm-referenced assessment, college career military readiness, CCMR, local accountability plan, school district performance, campus turnaround
AL
Alabama 2026 1st Special Session
Alabama House Urban and Rural Development Committee Mar 11th, 2026
Urban and Rural Development
TX
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- account their unique indicators of student achievement.
- Advancing high-quality assessment and accountability in Texas.
- Consistent and transparent accountability system.
- Yes, Senator, so in terms of accountability...
- So since the dawn of accountability in Texas, this goes back to '82.
TX
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- Are you're Alison Mansfield, and you represent the Comptroller of Public Accounts, and you're a neutral
- So, the appraisal role is divided into accounts, but it's not divided by taxpayers.
- on the roll, um, that's worth more than $250,000 each account, how does the appraisal district ensure
- that it gets applied to only one of those accounts?
- Or conversely, if a business has multiple accounts worth less than 25,050,000.
Keywords:
HB 8, Texas public school accountability, school accountability, public school transparency, STAAR, state assessments, instructionally supportive assessment program, Student Success Tool, Texas Education Agency, TEA, accountability ratings, A-F ratings, through-year assessment, benchmark testing, norm-referenced assessment, college career military readiness, CCMR, local accountability plan, school district performance, campus turnaround
TX
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Committee 3/4/25
Judiciary Finance and Civil Law
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- Ensuring these meetings are open to the public promotes transparency, enhances accountability, and allows
- transparency enh enhances accountability transparency enh enhances accountability and<00:27:21.960
- She said the goal is to allow people like herself to ensure that the government is kept accountable and
- She said the goal is to allow people like herself to ensure the government is kept accountable and that
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and keeping the government accountable and keeping the government accountable
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House County and Municipal Government Committee Mar 5th, 2025
County and Municipal Government
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- you... to view that if you want free access put it on Facebook, where you might have to create an account
HI
Keywords:
drug paraphernalia, overdose prevention, public health, substance use, harm reduction, criminal justice reform, public servants, harassment, safety, government, criminal offense, nepotism, transparency, public officials, accountability, government ethics, 912, senate, all
Summary:
The Judiciary Committee first took up three previously heard measures in decision-making. SB 2418, which repeals the law prohibiting drug paraphernalia under the Uniform Controlled Substances Act, was amended to keep prohibitions on manufacturing-related paraphernalia and then passed. SB 2568, which elevates harassment against certain public officials to a misdemeanor, was amended to place it in the harassment statute, narrow the nexus language, and extend coverage to all public employees; it passed with amendments. SB 2661, dealing with nepotism rules in the code of ethics, was amended so the ethics restrictions would apply more broadly to legislators and judges as well, and it also passed with amendments. In each case, the committee reported no no-votes or reservations and adopted the measures.
The committee then heard Governor’s Message 684, the nomination of Judge Stephanie Char to the Fifth Circuit Court on Kauai. The governor’s office testified in strong support, and the Hawaii State Bar Association representative said the usual review process found her qualified. Judge Char described her Kauai roots, 17 years as a public defender, and service as a district family court judge since December 2020, saying she would bring hard work and continued commitment to access to justice.
Members questioned her about recusals on a small island, her experience handling criminal and civil matters, sentencing repeat offenders, administrative appeals, and how she would approach competency and fitness issues under HRS 704. Char said she had recused only a few times, emphasized case-by-case sentencing and probation conditions tailored to underlying problems, and said she would rely on preparation and education for unfamiliar administrative matters. On 704 cases, she said defendants awaiting evaluation should generally remain in custody, with possible diversion or strict release conditions in appropriate cases, and that those found unfit would need to be sent to Hawaii State Hospital. No vote was taken on the nomination; the committee announced it would decide on Monday, February 23, at 10:45 a.m. in Room 016.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Interim Joint Committee on Education (6-6-23)
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KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mFp5F1YYKMM, 2026-06-21T07:17:04+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Meeting Call to Order – 00:00:03
Moment of Silence for Rep. Swann – 00:01:03
Roll Call – 00:01:47
Introduction of Guests – 00:03:32
KERA Presentation by KASA – 00:05:09
Assessment and Accountability Overview by KDE: The Present – 00:46:26
Assessment and Accountability Overview by KDE: The Future – 1:43:31
Adjournment – 02:07:28, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Local and County Government Apr 7th, 2026 at 02:00 pm
Local and County Government
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- bills that's come over from the House to do some due diligence in increasing transparency and accountability
- that has not so much to do with how many papers they have, but are they accurately recording and accounting
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counties, county officers, education, training, sunset law, county purchasing, procurement practices, budget management, public accountability, emergency procurement, reverse auction, bidding process, competitive bidding, public procurement, city council regulations, public works, bidding procedures, construction contracts, transparency, public trust
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House Ways and Means Education Committee Apr 22nd, 2025
Ways and Means Education
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- Because the team's account is overfunded right now, so we didn't need to appropriate additional money
- Line 448 is the Choose Act, the education savings account of $101 million, including the administrative
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education funding, appropriations, local education boards, school safety, workforce development, Alabama, technology, higher education, career technology centers, public institutions, grants, local education agencies, RAISE Act, student outcomes, public schools, accountability, weighted allocations, special education, English language learners, gifted students
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
Senate Minerals, Business & Economic Development Committee, February 13, 2026
Minerals, Business & Economic Development
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- ours, and we're working with an agency that would completely digitalize our permitting and all our account
- ours, and we're working with an agency that would completely digitalize our permitting and all our account
- ours, and we're working with an agency that would completely digitalize our permitting and all our account
- permitting and all our account retention permitting and all our account retention so<00:02:24.879>
Keywords:
data privacy, government accountability, personal data, data retention, resident rights, stable token, liquidity, trust account, Wyoming, fund distribution, financial regulation, state commission, decentralized, nonprofit association, merger, conversion, liability, membership, governance, indemnification
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
House Minerals, Business & Economic Development, February 13, 2026
Minerals, Business & Economic Development
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data privacy, government accountability, personal data, data retention, resident rights, stable token, liquidity, trust account, Wyoming, fund distribution, financial regulation, state commission, decentralized, nonprofit association, merger, conversion, liability, membership, governance, indemnification
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama Senate Finance and Taxation General Fund Committee Apr 16th, 2025
Finance and Taxation General Fund
Keywords:
virtual currency, cryptocurrency, tax exemption, state tax law, digital assets, ad valorem tax, tangible personal property, business incentives, economic impact, firefighter, license plate, fees, funds distribution, support programs, memorial, disabled veterans, property tax exemption, debt-to-income ratio, homestead, veterans affairs