Management
Ex-EPA Chief Logged $124,000 in Improper Travel Costs, Watchdog Finds
Detailed review of Scott Pruitt’s trips makes 14 recommendations, some of which the agency rejects.
Defense
House Democrats Hope to Curb Diversions of Pentagon Spending to Border Wall
Armed Services members’ bill targets Defense Department construction fund transfers.
Oversight
Democrats Critical of President Trump's Supplemental Budget Request
Letter to House Speaker Pelosi seeks movement of funds for homeland security, moon launch.
Management
Pentagon Parts Contractor Draws Bipartisan Outrage Over Pricing
Sen. Grassley asks acting Defense chief for action on overcharges exposed by watchdog.
Management
HHS Accused of 'Censorship' of Obamacare Website Materials
Nonprofit monitor flags 85 removed pages, warns of harm to vulnerable groups.
Management
IRS Told to Do Better Research Before Closing Taxpayer Help Offices
Effort to save money by curbing face-to-face counseling ignored Congress’s directive.
Defense
Newly Unveiled Pentagon Fraud Report Names 9 Debarred Contractors
From 2013-2017, investigators pursued 1,059 criminal cases and convicted 1,087 defendants.
Management
IRS Is Advised to Get Its Financial House in Order
GAO updates its long-standing critique of internal auditing deficiencies.
Management
FEMA Used Google Rather Than Verified Registry to Fill Hurricane Relief Contracts
Agency that has come under recent scrutiny for handling of contracts rejects IG recommendations.
Management
Ex-Im Bank Swears in Leader with New Quorum
Senate vote on Wednesday ended three years of limited operability.
Management
Agriculture’s Economic Researchers Vote to Unionize Ahead of Planned Move
AFGE successfully organizes professional and support staff in sign of resistance.
Management
'You’ve Had a Rough Year,' Senator Tells Feds at SAMMIE Awards Event
Lankford, co-author of bill to end shutdowns, thanks the federal workforce for its “gift to the country.”
Oversight
What Federal Employees Might Want to Know Before Blowing the Whistle to Congress
Volume of disclosures rises when congressional oversight dominates the news, watchdog notes in new primer.
Oversight
Ex-Regulatory Chief Disturbed by Trump Team’s Failure to Cooperate With Watchdogs
Former officials bless coming bipartisan transparency and retroactive regulatory review bills.
Management
White House and Public Service Group Recognize Two Sets of Distinguished Feds
It's important to recognize outstanding civil servants, especially after the longest-ever government shutdown, nonprofit leader says.
Management
Contractors Advise Lawmakers on How to Reduce Pain During the Next Shutdown
House Democrats’ field hearing spotlights suffering from the most recent lapse in appropriations as message to colleagues.
Management
Agriculture Department Names Finalists for Disputed Office Relocations
Sites in Indiana, Missouri, Kansas and North Carolina top list.
Oversight
Presidential Counselor Again Risks Hatch Act Violations
Conway’s White House driveway comments on Democratic candidate Biden draw scrutiny.
Tech
DATA Act Collection Effort Worked Better for Grants Than Contracts
Watchdog found documentation gaps in pilot plan for creating central portal.
Defense
Acting Pentagon Chief Moves Quickly to Combat Sexual Assault
Latest report shows a rise in incidents, particularly among young recruits.
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