Management
Will Firing One Background Check Contractor Fix the Broken Security Clearance System?
Industry and employee representatives say USIS’ removal could backfire.
Oversight
Senate Backs Extension of Pilot Program Expanding Whistleblowers' Court Options
Bill now heads to President Obama’s desk.
Defense
Too Little Is Known About Vets’ Troubles, Watchdog Finds
Despite new transition programs, VA still struggles to deliver help.
Defense
Pentagon’s Sole-Source Contracts Continue to Dwindle, Says GAO
Army is top awarder of work to disadvantaged businesses.
Oversight
Lawmaker Demands Answers on a Highly-Paid, Do-Nothing IRS Employee
Attack is the latest in a string of criticisms about the use of “official time” for union business.
Management
Veterans and the Environment Are Winners in Latest Agency Management Efforts
OMB director touts progress toward agency performance goals.
News
Can't Get Tickets to the White House Tour? Try This Instead.
A new museum showcases some historical gems.
Oversight
Are Federal Agencies Spending Millions to Stop IGs from Doing Their Jobs?
Three inspectors general tell House panel of document denials they say violate law.
Management
OPM Terminates Controversial Background Check Contractor
Falls Church-based USIS had been suspended after breach in computer network.
Management
If There’s a Pandemic, Homeland Security May be Scrambling
Department has mismanaged its inventory of masks, hand sanitizer and other emergency protective equipment, watchdog finds.
Defense
Senators May Attach Strings to Federal Surplus Programs for Local Police
Display of militarism in Ferguson, Mo., pressures agencies to improve oversight.
News
HHS Chief Gets Behind One Cause Everyone Can Believe In
Burwell supports a Republican effort to speed discovery and dissemination of pioneering medical cures.
Features
From War to Work
A multiagency effort is helping veterans make the transition to civilian life.
Management
Controversial Background Check Contractor Tries to 'Set the Record Straight'
USIS makes the case it should not be banned from continued government work.
Management
Finally, Some Good News for Federal Recruiters
New poll finds high public confidence in civil servants and support for their career choice.
Oversight
Senate Panel Faults 'Bias' of IRS Watchdog
Both liberal and conservative groups were mistreated by tax-exempt division, Levin says.
Defense
Pentagon, Congress Face Stark Budget Choices
A new assessment shows a yawning gap between the Defense Department’s strategy and funding.
Management
Major Background Check Contractor Furloughs Thousands of Employees
Personnel agency shifts investigations away from USIS following stop-work orders.
News