Oversight
Pentagon IG Staff Cleared of Misconduct Charges, Anti-Semitism
Special Counsel accepts Justice Department’s findings regarding whistleblower claims in a long-running case that roiled the watchdog community.
Management
Senate Confirms Corporate Tax Attorney as IRS Chief
Democrats protest Rettig’s silence on a Trump rule lessening disclosure of "dark money."
Oversight
Homeland Security and Senator Spar Over Moving Funds from FEMA to Immigrant Detention
With Hurricane Florence arriving, Merkley says $10 million transfer for immigrant detention is a "scandal."
Management
IRS Improves Its Performance During Tax Season Despite Staff and Budget Cuts
Agency is also diving into implementation of new tax law, GAO finds.
Management
Meet the Executive Bringing Digital Savvy to Health and Human Services
Shannon Sartin leads a team striving to make healthcare work better for Americans.
Management
Attorney General Acts on Promise to Hire More Immigration Judges
Sessions tells largest class of new judges to ignore resistance from “open borders” advocates.
Management
Multi-Agency Investigation Delivers $1M in Restitution for Wire Fraud Scheme
Tech industry exec and three companies plead guilty to defrauding three agencies to win small-business science grants.
Management
Consumer Bureau Highlights That It Has Taken Enforcement Actions Under Mulvaney
Report also touts a new focus on consumer-friendly innovation.
Management
OMB Centralizes Agency Reporting of Grant Recipients
The goal is to ease the paperwork burden across government.
Management
Defense Management Chief Reportedly On His Way Out Over Performance Problems
John Gibson was working on reductions in headquarters overhead and largest-ever financial audit.
Defense
Homeland Security Chief Previews Toughened 'Resiliency Agenda'
Trump administration declares end to “days of cyber surrender.”
Management
Trump Names 28-Year Career Employee to Run Park Service
Raymond Vela earns mixed reviews from advocacy groups.
Oversight
Homeland Security Lacks Reliable Data on Misconduct at Key Agencies
“More than half of CBP and more than two-thirds of ICE misconduct cases resulted in no action,” watchdog found.
Oversight
Government Under Scrutiny for Overly Generous Overseas Travel Spending
Senators propose a crackdown as a new study finds other nations are more frugal.
Defense
Army Sergeant Who Swore Allegiance to ISIS Caught in FBI Sting
The guilty plea from a Hawaii-based soldier includes at least 25 years in prison.
Management
Labor Department Opens New Office for Regulatory Compliance
The goal is to help employers and workers better understand protections and benefits.
Oversight
Census Bureau Needs to Improve Minority Outreach Efforts, GAO Finds
Poor coordination and lack of hiring data are key problems, the watchdog finds.
Management
Meet the New U.S. Agency for Global Media
Nineteen years after its creation, the Broadcasting Board of Governors is changing its name.
Oversight
Special Counsel Backs Interior Whistleblower Said To Be Wrongfully Fired
Separately, a Bureau of Reclamation employee violated post-employment rules.
Defense