Management
White House Proposes a Massive Reorganization of Federal Agencies
The plan, which aims to cut “bloated” bureaucracy, would likely face stiff resistance in Congress.
Management
Senate GOP Report Blasts Officials for Improper Medicaid Payments
The $37 billion that annually goes to fraudsters represents 26 percent of governmentwide improper payments.
Tech
Patent Office Celebrates 10-Millionth Award as Inventors Complain
After 228 years, agency is accused of wrong wording on owners’ rights to exclude.
Management
White House Inaugurates ‘Gears of Government’ Awards for Exceptional Performance
Agencies will nominate employees who advance the mission, customer service or stewardship.
Management
Commerce Secretary Accused of Shorting Financial Disclosure Mandates
Forbes report alleging Ross’s violation raises questions on Ethics Office handling.
Management
Trump's Surprise Nominee for Consumer Bureau Draws Mixed Reaction
Homeland security specialist Kraninger is Mulvaney’s associate at OMB.
Oversight
As White House Preps Successor, Mulvaney Plans to Exit Consumer Agency
Under Vacancies Reform Act, acting director’s tenure ends June 22—unless Trump nominates someone for the job.
Management
Education Department Staff Has Shrunk by 13% in Trump Era
“If you’re going to make a case to hire more people, you better have a really good reason,” Education Secretary Betsy DeVos recently told an interviewer.
Oversight
Justice Watchdog’s Bombshell Report Underlines Tricky Role of IGs
Horowitz’s 500 pages detail methods his team used to navigate political shoals.
Management
Agencies Continue Chipping Away at Science and Climate Change Spending
Progressive group analyzes Trump team efforts to downplay data and research.
Management
EPA Under Fire for Slow Rolling Release of Public Records
Critics accuse Scott Pruitt of steering staff to focus on Obama-era requests for documents under the Freedom of Information Act.
Management
IRS Is Warned That Its Private Debt Collectors Are Harming the Poor
Taxpayer advocate says her long-time fears about the program are coming true.
Management
Justice Task Forces Arrest 2,300 Online Child Sex Suspects
Technology-facilitated crimes against children are increasing, Attorney General Jeff Sessions said.
Management
Booz Allen Wins Corrective Action from GSA on Army Software Contract
GAO backs most but not all of the contractor’s bid protest against Raytheon.
Defense
Army Incurred Costly Delays on Construction of Texas Hospital
Pentagon watchdog says an additional $32.1 million was needed to fix design deficiencies.
Oversight
Justice Department Watchdog Sets Stage With Congress for Politically Fraught Report
Trump tweets build anticipation on Horowitz’s review of FBI probes during 2016 election.
Defense
Secret Service Blames Late Data Entry for Accused Murderer Working in White House
Democratic lawmaker presses Trump chief of staff on contractor’s security clearance.
Management
Chemical Safety Board Chair Needs Broader Authority, IG Says
Troubled agency soon to lose leader is under scrutiny for low morale.
Management
Grassley Delays Nominee for Top Counterintelligence Post
The senator tied Evanina’s confirmation to the release of documents related to the Russia investigation and the firing of the whistleblower ombudsman.
Management