Feb. 7, 2016
5:40 p.m.
I think if you are intending to use them to highlight that the word is intended to be used ironically or sardonically, then you should use double-quotes around 'accidental'. Although I accept that US and British editors' style guides differ dramatically on this. More importantly, and less jocularly, this does not appear to be an oversight or omission since there is this affirmative statement that you quote:
“Public comments revealed that a review of staff accountability should not be pursued.”
Where is the authority for this claim? And whence did it arise, please?