A federal inspector general's report released September 4–5, 2026 found that former Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer violated department policies by fostering a "toxic, intimidating and humiliating" workplace, misusing government funds, drinking on the job, and using staff for personal tasks before her April resignation.
On 4 September 2026, the U.S. Labor Department's Office of Inspector General released a report finding that former Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer violated department harassment policies, misused funds for personal travel, and presided over a dysfunctional workplace. Chavez-DeRemer resigned in April 2026.