Oversight
Government Ethics Office to Issue First-Ever Rule on Feds Accepting Donations for Legal Defense
OGE says the current approach "does not fully address" potential conflicts.
Oversight
Play of the Day: The Redacted Mueller Report Is Coming Soon
It will have redactions, but the report will be released Thursday.
Oversight
New Whistleblower Protection Office Is Under Investigation for Retaliating Against Whistleblowers
"You don’t want to come forward," one whistleblower said. "People are afraid."
Oversight
Marijuana Legalization – A Rare Issue Where Women Are More Conservative Than Men
Could mothers be responsible for the gender gap? Or are other factors at play?
Oversight
Play of the Day: The President Reacts To The Notre Dame Fire
Donald Trump tweeted that French authorities "must act quickly."
Oversight
Play of the Day: The American Security Apparatus Is Running Smoothly
No DHS chief? No Secret Service chief? No problem!
Oversight
Bill to Curb Presidents’ Post-Tenure Benefits Would Save $2.5 Million Over 4 Years
CBO scores bipartisan plan to reflect reality of modern ex-leaders' power to earn.
Management
House Chairmen Probe Power Industry Group’s Influence on EPA
Two agency officials in air quality office formerly worked with what lawmakers call “a secretive front group funded by utility companies.”
Oversight
Play of the Day: Julian Assange's Celebrity Advocate is Pamela Anderson
Does every issue get to have a c-list celebrity as its spokesperson?
Management
Watchdog Highlights High Priority Workforce Issues Plaguing OPM
The federal government’s HR agency lags far behind other departments in addressing issues on GAO’s high-risk list.
Oversight
Education Dept. Sued Over Blocking Access to Advocacy Group’s Website From Within Office Building
Alleged Wi-Fi block violates the First Amendment and the Administrative Procedure Act, complaint argues.
Oversight
Another Grim Warning to Congress and Agencies: Your Fiscal Path Is 'Unsustainable'
GAO blames tax cuts and omnibus spending packages for rising debt and deficits.
Oversight
Watchdog: OMB and GSA Need a Better Plan For Shared Payroll Services
GAO says planners lack roadmap to monitor agency roles in switch to new software.
Oversight
Play of the Day: There Are An Awful Lot of Democrats Running For Presidents
Rep. Eric Swallwell joined an already-crowded primary field this week.
Oversight
Congress Is About to Ban the Government From Offering Free Online Tax Filing. Thank TurboTax.
A bill supported by Democrats and Republicans would make permanent a program that bars the IRS from ever developing its own online tax filing service.
Oversight
Several Agencies Fall Behind on Steps to Ensure Scientific Integrity
GAO gives good report for most in carrying out policies to prevent politicization.
Oversight
Watchdog Details Shutdown’s Damage to IRS Work During Tax Season
The 35-day lapse in appropriations exploded the correspondence backlog and left 3.8 million calls unanswered.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Further Examining the Barr Letter
Perhaps William Barr's letter was not as comprehensive as it could have been.
Oversight