Court of Appeal Judgment on Child Costs

The UK Court of Appeal has issued a judgment concerning child costs in a case originating from the Family Court at West London. The judgment, identified by neutral citation number [2026] EWCA Civ 381, was handed down on March 27, 2026, by Lord Justice Peter Jackson and Sir Launcelot Henderson.

KP v Home Secretary and Foreign Secretary judgment

KP v Home Secretary and Foreign Secretary judgment

Dylan Jibraail License Revoked for Fraud

The Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) has revoked the insurance license of Dylan Jibraail due to fraud and untrustworthy conduct. The order follows a stipulation where the respondent admitted to obtaining a license through misrepresentation and using fraudulent practices.

AICPA Comments on Domestic Content Bonus Credit Requirements

The AICPA has submitted recommendations to the Treasury and IRS regarding interim guidance on the domestic content bonus credit (DCBC) requirements. The AICPA's comments focus on simplifying calculation methods, providing safe harbors, clarifying project definitions, and easing certification requirements to support the economic viability of energy projects.

Teacher Professional Development Research Mixed, Collaborative Learning Most Useful

A GAO report indicates that while teacher professional development is generally linked to higher student test scores, research on specific effective elements is mixed. Collaborative learning opportunities were most frequently cited by teachers as beneficial. The report also notes the flexibility of the Department of Education's Title II-A grant program.

Cyber Workforce Dashboard Not Used by Agencies, Needs Improvements

The GAO found that the Office of Personnel Management's Cyber Workforce Dashboard is largely unused by federal agencies, with five of six selected agencies and OPM itself not utilizing the tool due to functionality and data issues. GAO recommended OPM either terminate the Dashboard or implement significant improvements based on agency feedback.

GAO Report: SEC Staff Procedure Assessments Need Improvement

A GAO report released March 27, 2026, found that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) could improve its annual assessments of internal supervisory controls and staff procedures for investigations, examinations, and filing reviews. The report identified specific areas for improvement, including the Division of Enforcement's lack of specific testing standards and the Division of Corporation Finance's undocumented controls.

GAO Report on CMS Innovation Center's Healthcare Models and Spending

The GAO has released a report detailing the CMS Innovation Center's activities, noting that it has tested 70 health care models since 2010, obligating $11.4 billion. The report also examines the Center's performance management practices and its expansion of four successful models nationwide.

SEC Workforce Changes and Employee Survey Results

The GAO reported that the SEC implemented significant personnel changes since January 2025, including voluntary departures and a return to full-time in-office work, impacting over 12% of staff. While employee surveys showed positive results, staff raised concerns about workforce reductions and telework cancellation.

MBDA Programs Grow Businesses, Access Capital, Markets

A GAO report reviewed the Minority Business Development Agency's (MBDA) performance monitoring and program oversight of its business centers. The report found that most centers met performance goals, but some required improvement plans. The report also details the impact of early 2025 executive orders on MBDA's operations and data access, which were later partially rescinded by court orders.