Oversight
Democrats’ Plan to Reverse ‘Interference’ at Consumer Bureau
Likely Financial Services chairwoman Maxine Waters has a bill that calls out acting director Mick Mulvaney by name.
Management
'Pretty Much a Failure': HUD Inspections Pass Dangerous Apartments Filled With Rats, Roaches and Toxic Mold
The system for inspecting federally subsidized properties is failing low-income families, seniors and people with disabilities and undermining the agency’s oversight, The Southern Illinoisan and ProPublica have found.
Nextgov
IRS Failed to Track 11,000 Breached Social Security Numbers for Tax Fraud
The tax agency also failed to review another 15,000 breached taxpayer ID numbers it received for possible fraud monitoring, an audit found.
Pay & Benefits
Lawmaker Proposes Parity for Federal Pension COLAs
A bill introduced by Rep. Gerry Connolly, D-Va., would calculate cost of living adjustments equally for both CSRS and FERS retirees.
Defense
Space Force Actually May Be a Bargain, New Cost Estimate Says
“At this point it may be a coin toss whether or not this makes it through,” says Todd Harrison.
Nextgov
CBP’s Facial Biometrics Program Has Caught 26 Alleged Imposters
Since its rollout this summer, the biometrics program is finding more success at land borders than airports.
Route Fifty
Federal Funds Set to Flow to New Light-Rail Line in Seattle Area
The full funding grant agreement will “get this critical project underway soon,” according to U.S. Sen. Patty Murray.
Oversight
The IRS Oversight Board Is Worried About a 'Serious Threat to Taxpayer Rights'
Private debt collectors under contract to the agency are squeezing poor people and hurricane victims.
Management
Analysis: How to Fix the Broken U.S. Immigration System
We must deal with a years-long backlog and millions of undocumented workers, while remaining competitive in a global marketplace.
Management
Is Investing in Fraud Prevention a Smart Financial Decision?
Agencies are often reluctant to proactively manage fraud, possibly because they have no idea how big a problem it is.
Nextgov
Feds Must Start Preparing for Their Future Jobs, NSF CIO Says
A new National Science Foundation app could help federal employees actively position themselves as part of the future workforce.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Let's Save The California Forest. Grab a Rake.
In California, President Donald Trump suggests wildfire prevention starts with forest floor maintenance.
Route Fifty
A Growing Need for Aging-in-Place Services in Suburbs and Rural Areas
A new Harvard study found that the share of older adults living in low-density metro census tracts grew by more than 6 million people from 2000 to 2016.
Route Fifty
Farm Bill Could Result In Food Stamp Changes for States and Recipients
States would get a heavier paperwork burden and 600,000 to 900,000 impoverished households could see a cut in food stamp benefits, a Mathematica analysis says.
Route Fifty
A Thanksgiving Tradition: Cooking Mishaps That Keep First Responders Busy
Give thanks to those fighting major wildfires, but also to those who will respond to your deep-fried turkey disaster or when you simply forget about the yams in the oven.
Pay & Benefits
Federal Pay Raise Rests in the Balance as Parties Float Riders to Spending Package
With eight legislative days left before a shutdown deadline, Trump and Democrats seek additions to must-pass legislation.
Nextgov
Hurd Wins Reelection Battle
One of federal tech’s most outspoken advocates will officially be back for a third term.
Management
The Border Wall's Return on Investment Is Dubious
Low-skill workers earn one cent in extra income for every 19 cents the government spends on walling off Mexico.
Management