Management
House Democrats Go to Court for Trump Hotel Documents
GSA is accused of stonewalling congressional overseers after Trump’s arrival.
Management
Ex-Diplomats Balk at Trump’s Nominee to Lead Foreign Service
Choice of Indiana economic planner Akard would alter past requirement for senior State Dept. experience.
Management
There’s One Thing Both Sides in the Debate Over Privatizing Air Traffic Control Can Agree On
Uncertainty of FAA funding consistently cited as a problem during panel discussion.
Management
Evidence-Based Policy Principles Take Legislative Form
House Speaker Ryan and Sen. Murray would require all agencies to submit a plan for building evidence on program effectiveness.
Oversight
Trump Officials Rebuff GAO Auditors
Resistance to Congress’ nonpartisan auditing arm is unusual, but not unprecedented.
Management
Trump’s GSA Nominee Gets One Step Closer to Confirmation
Senate panel unanimously approves Hill staff veteran Emily Murphy.
Defense
Is Your Office Secure? Not Necessarily If You Work at These 4 Agencies
Watchdog finds some agencies have not kept up with standards for addressing facility vulnerabilities.
Oversight
Justice Settles with Conservative Groups That Sued IRS Claiming Targeting
Attorney general sides with those who argued tax agency acted politically.
Oversight
A Whistleblower’s Case Against Pentagon IG Stalls in Interagency Stalemate
Office of Special Counsel cites conflicting laws that prevent further action.
Management
Intel IG’s Decision to Rescind Job Offer Spells Trouble for Whistleblowers, Critics Say
Past deputy inspector general warns Senate Judiciary panel of a “blatant attack” on functions.
Oversight
IRS ‘Mismanagement’ Hearing Breaks Along Partisan Lines
Bashing outgoing Commissioner John Koskinen, House Republicans blast the agency’s hiring practices, Equifax contract.
Oversight
Don't Assume Career Feds Are Resisting Trump's Deregulatory Push
In fact, the president's executive orders have galvanized the workforce, Pentagon manager tells lawmakers.
Oversight
House Lawmakers Want White House Email Documents, But Disagree On How to Get Them
Threatening a subpoena, Oversight chairman writes to 16 agencies on possible abuse of federal records law.
Oversight
Trump Budget Director Bemoans Fate of Proposed Spending Cuts
Congress accepted less than $5 billion of the White House’s proposed $54 billion in discretionary cuts.
Management
Is the Intel Community’s Whistleblower Outreach Being Shut Down?
Ombudsman Meyer appears sidelined, though his past IG bosses praise him.
Management
Small Agency’s Employees Say They Felt Pressured to Report Improved Job Satisfaction
But leader of Chemical Safety Board says big uptick in Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey scores was the result of management improvement initiatives.
Management
House Oversight Leaders Press Tardy Agencies to Reveal Their Travel Costs
Committee chairman threatens Agriculture and Justice with subpoenas.
Oversight
Trump's GSA Nominee Wins Bipartisan Praise
Emily Murphy would streamline disposal of excess property, seek economical leasing.
Management
State Department and White House Out of Sync on Federal Register
Trump’s memo on new Cuba policy has yet to be officially published, blogger notes.
Oversight