Government Calls for More Changes at Smithsonian Institution

The Government Accountability Office recommended Thursday that the Smithsonian Board of Regents establish methods to critique its own policies and develop a plan to discipline wayward members, reports The Washington Post.

After reviewing new measures adopted by the institution following a series of incidents in 2007 that showed inadequate oversight, the Government Accountability Office approved the changes already under way but said more reforms have yet to be completed.

“It remains to be seen how the Smithsonian Board will proceed with its self-assessment process, and a key challenge for the board will be how to hold all regents accountable for their individual performance,” the report said.

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