Management
Homeland Security Advised to Put Agency Border Assignments in Writing
Watchdog report on faulty resource allocation comes during child refugee crisis in Southwest.
Oversight
Bipartisan Bill Would Make it Harder for Agencies to Claim FOIA Exemptions
Leahy-Cornyn plan also aims to strengthen Archives’ mediation office.
Management
Expanded Intel Whistleblower Bill Headed to the President
Advocates praise 'first enforceable' rights for workers at secret agencies.
Management
OMB Shares How Agencies Will Actually Reach Goals in Areas Like Climate Change
Eight of 15 action plans for cross-agency efforts are linked to Obama’s second-term management agenda.
Management
IRS Pays Pro-Marriage Group $50,000 for Disclosing Donors
Leak to gay group and press was inadvertent, government told court.
News
Why Issa Says He Stage-Directed the IRS Chief's Oath
The House Oversight panel chairman startled many with his critique of IRS Commissioner John Koskinen's posture.
Management
State Department Not Consistent in Bolstering Embassy Security
Watchdog finds inadequate risk management.
Management
OMB Identifies More Reports No One Reads
Examples include a summary of Dog and Cat Fur Protection Act violations.
Management
Pentagon Financing Body Neglecting Key Improvements, Watchdog Finds
Testing of controls deemed insufficient for disbursal of $200 billion in annual contract payments.
Management
What DHS is Doing About the Flood of Kids Crossing the Southwest Border
Secretary outlines multi-agency 14-point plan to address the influx.
Management
Does the Consumer Protection Agency's Headquarters Need a $139M Upgrade?
Director says the building is a 'dump,' GOP critics say the project is wasteful.
Management
Special Counsel Faults VA’s Reports on Quality of Patient Care
Acting secretary responds to whistleblowers with 14-day medical office review.
News
Is the IRS Chief a Quitter?
Lawmaker predicts Koskinen will be gone 'within several months or a year;' commissioner says he will serve out his term.
Management
High Court Rules Public Workers Can Testify
Alabama college case could help federal whistleblowers, experts say.
Tech
New HHS Secretary Reshuffles Obamacare Management
Burwell puts a single individual in charge, recruits chief technology officer for marketplaces.
Management
Treasury Advised to Improve Consolidated Financial Statement
GAO faults internal controls and documentation of management conclusions.
Oversight
Chemical Safety Board Chairman Asked to Resign Over 'Toxic' Work Environment
Trouble at the board sparks fireworks at congressional hearing.
Management
What Tests Today’s Contractors: 5 Charts Illustrating the Acquisition Landscape
Contract solicitations are up, spending is down.
Management
House Lawmakers Again Target IRS Funding, Adding Pay Restrictions
Appropriations subcommittee would ban bonuses for tax-delinquent feds.
Management