Management

Senators Want a Proper Count of Intelligence Contractors

Agencies need to know 'who is working for them and why,' oversight chairman says.

Management

HUD Nominee Coasts Through Senate Questioning

Castro stresses data metrics, need to reform Fannie and Freddie.

Management

IRS and FBI Push Back at Republican Charges of Coverup

Oversight chairman Issa’s latest report says political rhetoric prompted targeting of tea party groups.

Oversight

Whistleblower Advocates Praise Senate-Passed Intel Reforms

Bill would codify and expand protections from a 2012 presidential directive.

News

Vanity Portraits: Not Much of a Drain on the Budget

It turns out agencies don’t spend much on paintings of their leaders.

Management

Executive Order Will Ban Contractors from Discriminating Against Gay Employees

Plan is to pressure Congress to pass broader law applying to employers nationwide, according to reports.

Management

Changing GPO’s Name Isn't High on the Congressional Agenda

Slow-moving bill would rechristen 154-year-old agency for the digital age.

Management

CIA Uses Its First Public Conference to Stress Value of Human Sources

Director Brennan tells Georgetown University crowd spy agency remains indispensable.

Management

VA Hiring Freeze Could Cut Unnecessary Layers of Management

Move may free up resources for additional medical services field staff.

News

Firing Feds, Private Sector-Style

A cautionary tale about swift terminations.

Management

IRS Embraces Long-Sought Taxpayer Bill of Rights

Commissioner says public education tool will help employees do their jobs.

Management

A Dozen Feds to Receive Flemming Awards for Excellence

The George Washington University hosts event that has recognized federal service for 65 years.

Oversight

VA Watchdog Subpoenas Advocacy Group

Officials at the Project on Government Oversight have refused to cooperate.

Management

Senators Would Boost Independence of NSA Watchdog

Bipartisan bill would elevate inspector general to presidential appointee.

Management

How VOA Pressed Ahead to Cover the Tiananmen Square Anniversary

Amid Chinese government’s silence and Internet crackdown, U.S. broadcasts got through.

Pay & Benefits

Cutting VA Bonuses Could Hurt Veterans More Than Execs

Private sector health care professionals earn three times what their government counterparts earn.