Tech
Archives Reminds IRS that Instant Messages Must be Retained
House Republicans scold commissioner for late disclosure of Lerner documents.
Defense
Pentagon’s Plan for Civilian Workforce Falls Short, GAO Finds
Notably, the Defense Department hasn’t figured out the right mix of civilian, military and contractor staff.
Oversight
Hatch Act Violations Resolved at Postal Service, IRS
One employee ran for Congress, another chanted pro-Obama slogans to callers.
Management
Obama Taps Anne Rung to be White House Procurement Chief
Former GSA executive praised by her predecessor at OMB.
Defense
Are 'Pretty Buildings' Endangering Diplomats?
Oversight committee chairman says looks should not come at the expense of safety.
Management
Patent Office Exec Tried to Force Subordinates to Hire a Relative's Fiancé
Commerce watchdog says executive should have known of U.S. code prohibitions, recommends better training for hiring managers.
Management
Agencies’ $106 Billion in Improper Payments an Ongoing Briar Patch
Pentagon, HHS and IRS cite progress on prevention, new bid to detect fraud.
Advice And Comment
Digital Democracy Starts Here
By moving the hardbound Federal Register online, Charley Barth wants make the government’s rule-making bible a must-read for engaged citizens.
Oversight
Border Crisis Creates Record Case Backlog at Immigration Courts
Senate panel explores root causes of child migration but stresses deterrence.
Management
The Man Behind the Anonymous Critiques of U.S. International Broadcasting
BBG Watch founder believes his website helps solve the agency’s management troubles.
Oversight
Five Agencies Stand to Gain from Obama Request for New Border Funds
$3.7 billion supplemental called 'whole of government' response to influx of children.
Management
DHS Headquarters Consolidation At Risk of Getting Even More Behind Schedule
Lawmakers look to slash funding for the project; House appropriators would cut more than Senate.
Management
Agencies Defend New Contract for Firm That Vetted Snowden and Navy Yard Shooter
USIS wins immigration services work.
Tech
Commerce, Prisons Bureau at High Risk for Losing Email
The National Archives scores agencies on compliance with records preservation laws.
Management
Vanishing Email Isn’t Just an IRS Problem
EPA, Labor and Veterans Affairs all have had trouble locating records sought by critics.
Management
IRS Employees Were Able to Log Work Hours During Shutdown Furloughs
Watchdog critiques agency for bookkeeping weaknesses.
Management
Will an Obscure Pentagon Small Business Program Live On?
Fate of 25-year-old research project depends on fiscal 2015 Defense authorization.
Management
Prisoners, Noncitizens and High Earners At Risk of Getting Obamacare Subsidies
Watchdog faults exchanges for weak controls on enrollee eligibility.
Management