Source: Arrington’s Problems Due To Clearance Issues, May Return to DOD
Arrington’s return would come if any issues with her clearance were cured, but this is not guaranteed since she is the subject of multiple probes.
IAS-Accredited Registrar Issued ISO Certifications to Clients of Spouse’s Consulting Firm
Standard Global Quality Certifications has been found issuing ISO 9001 certificates to clients of a consulting firm operated by the registrar’s spouse.
Rostec Ties Result in Reports to OFAC, IRS Against the International Accreditation Forum
Oxebridge has filed formal reports with OFAC and IRS alleging the IAF is supporting and generative revenue from Rostec, a firm under US sanctions for its role in the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Dealing Blow to IAF Mutual Recognition Agreements, Court Rules Only European ABs May Operate in EU
An EU high court has ruled that only EU accreditation bodies may operate in the region, effectively denying US, UK and other nations from operating accreditation services in Europe.
Complaint Filed Against Akkreditierung Austria, Quality Austria for Self-Certification, Ignoring EU Sanctions
Quality Austria certified its own regional representatives in Russia, then allowed them to certify other companies owned by their parent organization. That company, Rostec, is under US and EU sanctions.
Quality Austria Certified Its Own Russian Partner, a Firm Under US and EU Sanctions
Quality Austria certified its own Russian regional partner, a company under US and EU sanctions; the company then accredited itself to ISO 17011.
IAQG Is Now Running Ads for BSI, the Certification Body It’s Supposed to Be Overseeing
While ignoring formal complaints filed against BSI, the IAQG instead ran promotional pieces advertising the certification body, in violation of impartiality principles.
BREAKING: Katie Arrington Out At DOD
BREAKING: Multiple sources have reported to Oxebridge that Katie Arrington has been removed from DOD OUSD A&S, her clearance suspended and building access withdrawn. While this rumor has persisted for the last week, Oxebridge now has sufficient confirmation from...
CMMC-AB Does Not Hold Tax-Exempt Status in Maryland, CAGE Code Fraud Investigation Advances
The CMMC Accreditation Body faces increased legal and criminal risks related to false claims that they were tax-exempt in early 2020.
Intertek to Buy SAI Global
An official press release from the ISO certification body Intertek announces that it will be buying competitor SAI Global Assurance.
Remote Audits Can’t Work Until ISO Standards Are Retooled
Standards improve requirements for documents and records before remote auditing methods are debated.
This Graphic Tells You All You Need to Know About IAF Complicity in Disasters, Recalls and Scandals
A graphical map tracking how the International Accreditation Forum sits at the center of many of the world’s worst disasters, product recalls, and deadly accidentes.
“CUI: CMMC Under Investigation” Interview with Chris Paris
I sat down for a lively interview with US Army Major and cybersecurity expert Leslie Weinstein to discuss accreditation within the CMMC scheme.
CMMC 2.0: Key Takeaways and a Call for Rational Calm
Don’t panic, stop spending, avoid the sunk-cost fallacy, and pay attention to the critics who have been consistently right since Day One.
DoD’s Arrington Sues Federal Gov for Failure to Provide Her Due Process, Doesn’t Wait for Due Process
Complaint claims that after five months, no action was taken on Arrington’s security clearance suspension, but DoD procedures allow for a minimum processing time of six months, with no upper limit.
Two Things Quality Managers (and Consultants) Need to Stop Saying to Avoid Self-Sabotage
Quality professionals must stop demanding automatic management commitment, and stop expecting a seat at the executive table before they’ve earned it.
ISO Survey 2020 Analysis: China to the Rescue
Oxebridge performs its annual analysis of the official ISO Survey data related to worldwide ISO 9001 certificates.
Guest Editorial: Corruption Rampant in India’s ISO Certification Market
[The following was submitted anonymously through the ISO Whistleblower Reporting tool. Because of its presentation and information, I thought I would publish this in full as a guest editorial. Meanwhile, we will look into the allegations made herein. -- CP] I have...
What is the Aerospace Improvement Maturity Model (AIMM)?
Oh, and AIMM presenters mentioned that AS9100 is getting an early revision, breaking cycle with ISO 9001.
OP-ED: USAF’s Chaillan, Knausenberger Must Resign Over Suspected Ethics Violations
Oxebridge founder calls on USAF CSO Nicolas Chaillan and CIO Lauren Knausenberger to resign after a flood of whistleblower allegations of waste, fraud, and abuse of office.