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Report finds gaps in compliance with financial management law
About 70 percent of agencies are failing to meet at least one requirement, auditors say.
Lawmakers back ousted hurricane center chief
Two Democrats seek to reinstate Bill Proenza to the position he held before being forced out as the nation's chief hurricane forecaster.
Watchdog gives mixed report on FBI case management project
Gaps in guidance and oversight could result in slower-than-anticipated progress on modernization, GAO says.
Bill authorizing Army Corps water projects hits roadblock
Senator opposes conference report, arguing it doesn’t do enough to change how projects are reviewed and approved.
With much acrimony, House moves on Agriculture measure
Republicans upset there wasn’t more room for debate; partisan atmosphere threatens to spread into other work on spending bills.
Panel hears estimates, pleas for long-term Gulf Coast aid
Some lawmakers question whether federal officials are leaning on states hard enough to curb potential waste, fraud or abuse in recovery programs.
House committee votes to give IGs fixed terms
Bill is aimed at better protecting the watchdogs from retaliation for unfavorable audits.
DHS says spending provision could hurt small business contracting
Language requiring full and open competition for all contracts could prevent the designation of work for small firms, official says.
FDA suspends plan to consolidate inspection laboratories
Agency chief says he is waiting for a presidential panel’s recommendations on improving safety.
Lawmaker probes need to streamline Homeland Security oversight
Top Democrat on Homeland Security panel seeks GAO review; ranking member already convinced overhaul is necessary.
The Vast Majority of IRS Employees Aren't Corrupt
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EIG 2013 as Told by Your Tweets
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