http://www.govexec.com/oversight/Dispatches from Capitol Hill and the executive branchen-usWed, 23 May 2012 17:33:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/05/more-details-emerge-gsa-executive-bonuses/55900/Five involved in conference spending scandal received performance awards.Charles S. ClarkWed, 23 May 2012 17:33:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/05/more-details-emerge-gsa-executive-bonuses/55900/OversightSeveral GSA officials were asked to testify before Congress about the recent scandal.J. Scott Applewhite/APhttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/05/senators-skeptical-secret-services-post-scandal-policies-will-make-difference/55895/Reforms might not go deep enough to improve the agency’s culture, oversight panel members say. Amanda PalleschiWed, 23 May 2012 16:10:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/05/senators-skeptical-secret-services-post-scandal-policies-will-make-difference/55895/OversightSecret Service Director Mark Sullivan outlines plans to prevent future incidents. Charles Dharapak/APhttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/05/report-four-secret-service-agents-contesting-dismissals/55877/Agents say they did not break any rules on the Colombia trip. Alexandra JaffeWed, 23 May 2012 09:08:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/05/report-four-secret-service-agents-contesting-dismissals/55877/OversightMatt Slocum/AP file photohttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/05/lawmakers-urged-bring-hatch-act-age-telework-and-social-media/55774/Legislation revising the law prohibiting feds from certain political activities doesn’t address technological advances.Kellie LunneyWed, 16 May 2012 15:54:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/05/lawmakers-urged-bring-hatch-act-age-telework-and-social-media/55774/OversightOSC's Carolyn Lerner. Flickr user govtoversight http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/05/senators-barrage-gsa-new-questions-conference-scandal/55724/Lieberman, Collins seek review of per diems and status of follow-up reforms.Charles S. ClarkMon, 14 May 2012 16:14:18 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/05/senators-barrage-gsa-new-questions-conference-scandal/55724/OversightThe conference in question was held at the M Resort and Casino in Las Vegas.Flickr user Exothermichttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/05/hearing-inspector-general-vacancies-devolves-political-maneuvering/55689/Inspectors General caught up in GSA scandal, White House competence and Senate delays.Charles S. ClarkFri, 11 May 2012 11:51:16 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/05/hearing-inspector-general-vacancies-devolves-political-maneuvering/55689/OversightRep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., called the hearing to explore whether new legislation might be needed to give the inspectors general more leeway in filling vacancies if the president and the Senate delay too long. National Journal file photohttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/05/administration-reveals-misgivings-transparency-bill/55678/Controller questions DATA Act’s creation of a presidentially appointed commission.Charles S. ClarkThu, 10 May 2012 16:43:08 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/05/administration-reveals-misgivings-transparency-bill/55678/OversightDanny Werfel, U.S. ControllerCaitlin Fairchild/GovExec.comhttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/05/acting-pentagon-ig-answers-critics-record-whistleblowers/55658/Writings defend handling of retaliation claims by highlighting reforms.Charles S. ClarkWed, 09 May 2012 17:03:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/05/acting-pentagon-ig-answers-critics-record-whistleblowers/55658/OversightDefense Department file photohttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/05/whistleblower-protection-bill-clears-senate/55655/Transparency watchdogs hail long-delayed vehicle to expand federal employee rights.Charles S. ClarkWed, 09 May 2012 16:07:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/05/whistleblower-protection-bill-clears-senate/55655/OversightSen. Daniel Akaka, D-Hawaii, sponsored the plan.AP photohttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/05/house-passes-measure-cut-justice-salaries-until-questions-are-answered/55653/Rep. Gowdy seeks to hold $1 million until Holder responds to his Fast and Furious queries.Andrew LapinWed, 09 May 2012 15:46:39 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/05/house-passes-measure-cut-justice-salaries-until-questions-are-answered/55653/OversightRep. Trey Gowdy, R-S.C.Oversight Committeehttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/05/whistleblower-agency-alerts-white-house-troubling-pattern-aviation-safety/55638/Special counsel recommends more oversight of FAA, in an unusual report combining multiple allegations of safety lapses. Kellie LunneyTue, 08 May 2012 16:57:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/05/whistleblower-agency-alerts-white-house-troubling-pattern-aviation-safety/55638/OversightMark Lennihan/APhttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/05/lawmaker-gsa-executive-under-investigation-shouldnt-be-paid/55596/In op-ed, congressman promises to propose legislation for putting federal officials charged with serious offenses on unpaid leave. Andrew LapinFri, 04 May 2012 17:08:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/05/lawmaker-gsa-executive-under-investigation-shouldnt-be-paid/55596/OversightRep. Mike Kelly, R-Pa.Flickr user republicanconferencehttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/05/magic-acts-conferences-can-add-substance-professionals-say/55591/Senator demands that NOAA turn over details on conference spending.Charles S. ClarkFri, 04 May 2012 16:34:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/05/magic-acts-conferences-can-add-substance-professionals-say/55591/OversightProfessional magician Joe M. Turner.Photo by Mike Nalleyhttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/05/postal-watchdog-keeps-eye-potential-closures/55550/Commission head is hopeful USPS will move slowly to close or consolidate post offices.Kellie LunneyWed, 02 May 2012 18:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/05/postal-watchdog-keeps-eye-potential-closures/55550/OversightSeth Perlman/APhttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/05/bill-improve-agency-customer-service-gathers-momentum/55504/Rep. Cuellar would tie responsiveness to employee performance reviews.Charles S. ClarkTue, 01 May 2012 12:32:23 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/05/bill-improve-agency-customer-service-gathers-momentum/55504/OversightCharles Dharapak/APhttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/04/crackdown-conferences-clears-senate/55388/'The party’s over,' says Republican Sen. Tom Coburn, sponsor of the provision.Charles S. ClarkWed, 25 Apr 2012 09:41:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/04/crackdown-conferences-clears-senate/55388/OversightSen. Tom Coburn, R-Okla.Charles Dharapak/APhttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/04/gsa-roundup-want-steal-money-gsa-turns-out-its-pretty-easy/41860/Daily highlights in the wake of the agency’s extravagant conference spending. Andrew LapinMon, 23 Apr 2012 12:03:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/04/gsa-roundup-want-steal-money-gsa-turns-out-its-pretty-easy/41860/OversightDavid Zalubowski/APhttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/04/gop-lawmaker-steps-bid-evict-ftc-headquarters/41856/Transportation panel chair seeks GSA floor plan for proposal to turn prestigious space over to art gallery.Charles S. ClarkFri, 20 Apr 2012 17:10:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/04/gop-lawmaker-steps-bid-evict-ftc-headquarters/41856/OversightRep. John Mica, R-Fla. Harry Hamburg/AP http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/04/measure-would-encourage-lawmakers-ask-once-nicely/41853/Bipartisan resolutions aim to stamp out bills that create duplicative federal programs.Charles S. ClarkFri, 20 Apr 2012 16:44:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/04/measure-would-encourage-lawmakers-ask-once-nicely/41853/OversightSen. Tom Coburn, R-Okla.J. Scott Applewhite/AP http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/04/republican-seeks-cut-lawmakers-pay/41851/Rep. Kevin Yoder of Kansas introduces bill to reduce congressional salaries by 5 percent.Kellie LunneyFri, 20 Apr 2012 14:24:09 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/04/republican-seeks-cut-lawmakers-pay/41851/OversightKansas Republican Kevin Yoder Charlie Riedel/APhttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/04/video-daily-show-covers-gsa-hearings/41839/"Moneygall" segment takes regional commissioner and inspector general to task.Thu, 19 Apr 2012 13:22:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/04/video-daily-show-covers-gsa-hearings/41839/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/04/gsa-roundup-budget-busters-existence-threatened-paid-parking-vegas-defense/41837/Latest highlights from the continuing GSA saga.Andrew LapinThu, 19 Apr 2012 12:30:24 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/04/gsa-roundup-budget-busters-existence-threatened-paid-parking-vegas-defense/41837/OversightRep. Jeff Denham, R-Calif., says GSA needs to “justify their existence” to Congress.J. Scott Applewhite/APhttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/04/senator-seeks-stop-future-conference-spending-sprees/41827/Prompted by GSA scandal, the Accountability in Government Act would require greater conference spending transparency and limit bonuses.Andrew LapinWed, 18 Apr 2012 17:03:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/04/senator-seeks-stop-future-conference-spending-sprees/41827/OversightSen. Claire McCaskill, D-Mo.Alex Brandon/APhttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/04/more-watchdogs-could-be-way-gsa/41825/Agency should assign top employees to provide more oversight of its regional offices, senator says.Kellie LunneyWed, 18 Apr 2012 15:42:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/04/more-watchdogs-could-be-way-gsa/41825/OversightActing Administrator Dan Tangherlini, right, and GSA Inspector General Brian Miller testified Wednesday.J. Scott Applewhite/APhttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/04/senior-executives-reopen-debate-over-stock-act/41824/SEA says burdens and invasions of privacy in disclosure law have a ‘chilling effect’ on recruitment. Charles S. ClarkWed, 18 Apr 2012 15:38:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/04/senior-executives-reopen-debate-over-stock-act/41824/Oversight SeanPavonePhoto / Shutterstock.com