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Sean Michael Newhouse

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Sean Michael Newhouse
Sean Michael Newhouse leads coverage of agency oversight and personnel, with a focus on early-career federal employees and workers with disabilities. He also covers regulatory, contracting and government real estate policy. His favorite stories to write, however, are about civil servants whose work is recognized by award programs. Sean joined Government Executive in 2024 after four years at CQ Roll Call reporting on Congress. He is a graduate of the University of Dayton.

New York State
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Instagram, comic books and public engagement: One watchdog’s plan to protect inspector general independence

Lucy Lang, the inspector general for New York state, argued in an interview with Government Executive that IGs should prioritize improving the public’s trust in government – both through investigations and making sure citizens know that oversight is happening.

  • By Sean Michael Newhouse