Entity: Small Business Administration

Investigations Update: Poll Watchers, Vaccine Communications, and Continued Political Interference in Pandemic Response

October 27, 2020
See the latest in our investigations into state elections operations, political interference in the pandemic response, and the executive order to cease federal diversity and inclusion training.

FOIA to Multiple Agencies Seeking Records Regarding Cessation of Diversity and Inclusion Trainings

October 27, 2020
FOIA to multiple agencies seeking records identifying which programs or contracts have been canceled pursuant to President Trump’s executive order and related guidance from the Office of Management and Budget banning federal employees, contractors, and grantees from offering specific diversity and inclusion training.

FOIA to Multiple Agencies Seeking Directives Regarding Cessation of Diversity and Inclusion Trainings

October 27, 2020
FOIA to multiple agencies seeking directives regarding the implementation of President Trump’s executive order and related guidance from the Office of Management and Budget banning federal employees, contractors, and grantees from offering specific diversity and inclusion training.

Covid-19 Oversight News: Trump’s Florida Rally, New FDA Vaccine Guidelines, and Covid-19 in Detention Centers

October 13, 2020
For the latest news on the pandemic, as well as updates on various oversight investigations, sign up for our weekly Covid-19 Oversight News email.

No Records Response from Small Business Administration Regarding Communications with Kentucky Businesses

September 22, 2020
The Small Business Administration stated it had no records responsive to American Oversight's request for communications between top officials and select Kentucky-based businesses.

No Records Response from SBA Regarding Calendars and Emails of Justin Muzinich

September 22, 2020
The Small Business Administration stated that it had no records responsive to American Oversight;s request for calendars and emails of Justin Muzinich.

New Reports Find Billions in CARES Act Funding Went to Companies with Histories of Misconduct

September 10, 2020
Reports from Good Jobs First and Congress highlight the importance of rigorous oversight of coronavirus relief programs.

Investigations Update: Pompeo’s RNC Speech, DeJoy’s Calendars, and Kentucky’s Voter Fraud Task Force

September 9, 2020
See the latest in our investigations into the administration’s response to the coronavirus pandemic, Pompeo’s unprecedented convention appearance, the cost of Chad Wolf’s July trip to Portland, and more.

FOIA to SBA Seeking Communications with Kentucky Businesses

September 8, 2020
FOIA request to the Small Business Administration seeking communications with Kentucky based businesses or lobbyists.

No Records Response from SBA Regarding Political Appointees Converting to Career Status

August 17, 2020
The Small Business Administration stated that it had no records responsive to American Oversight's request for SF-50s of political appointees converting to career status, as well as records to identify requests and responses from OPM regarding passing over preference eligibles.