Oversight
Senators to Obama: Fill the Inspector General Vacancies
Transparency advocates accuse administration of slowing nominations for political gain.
Management
Justice Department Scores Goal With Latino Soccer Fandom
The fastest-growing demographic in the U.S. is paying attention to those FIFA indictments.
Nextgov
State Department Needs a Science and Technology Tune Up, Report Says
Despite launching an office devoted to science and technology more than 15 years ago, these topics remain undervalued at the State Department.
Management
The War Over NSA Spying is Just Beginning
Surveillance reformers notched a big victory this week with the USA Freedom Act, but they're just getting started.
Oversight
Chaffetz: Obama White House is 'in La-La Land' on FOIA
Oversight chair slam agencies' disclosure records, spar with Democrats over Hillary Clinton emails.
Management
White House Objects to Defense Bill Contracting Provision Empowering Service Chiefs
Senate version would decentralize decision making on weapons system milestones for service-unique programs.
Defense
Former Pentagon IG Official Probed for Destroying Documents
U.S. magistrate will hear charges stemming from Thomas Drake whistleblower case.
Defense
Federal Building Security Officers in New England Lose Faith in Their Regional Leadership
Region 1 employees at DHS’ Federal Protective Service say they have “no confidence” in their bosses, citing micromanagement and a hostile workplace.
Route Fifty
Connecticut Budget Plan Sparks Big Rebuke From Major Employers
As Hartford looks to tax increases to fix the state’s messy finances, companies like General Electric threaten to bolt.
Defense
Wildfire Crisis Engulfs the Rest of the Forest Service's Budget
Agency chief wants an emergency reserve fund to fight catastrophic fires.
Defense
Obama’s Red Line on Iraq: No Ground Troops
The White House looks to run out the clock without a certain level of military engagement.
Nextgov
After Breach, IRS Considers PINs for All Taxpayers
Currently, only a small portion of the taxpaying population is given the added protection of PIN number verification.
Oversight
Play of the Day: TSA Staff Speaks… Sort Of
Conan O'Brien and Jimmy Fallon give the the agency's side of the story.
News
What Do 99 Percent of Federal Employees Have in Common?
Hint: It has to do with the quality of apples in the workforce.
Nextgov
At IRS, Two-Factor Authentication Means Waiting For a Letter in Your Mailbox
IRS officials cautioned members of Congress that if they make the login process too difficult, users might become even more frustrated with the tax agency.
Management
HR Needs to Prepare for a New Role
The traditional administrative function is rapidly disappearing.
Route Fifty
How Much Do Public School Systems in Each State Spend Per Student?
A new U.S. Census Bureau survey details expenditures on public education.
News