Management
Defense Bill Stripped of Language Overturning Contractor Executive Orders
Contractor “religious freedom” and “fair pay” issues punted to incoming Trump team.
Management
Watchdog to Merit Board: Improve Records of Whistleblower Appeals
GAO notes that 2012 law increased cases, adding to workload.
Management
Science and Academic Groups Implore Trump to Name White House Adviser
Letter requesting meeting with transition team stresses economic benefits of research.
Oversight
Senator's 'Wastebook' Mocks Duck Counting, Study of Medieval Smells
Lankford's new compilation hits policies as well as scientific grants portrayed as trivial.
Management
Obama Agencies Press On With What GOP Decries as ‘Midnight Rules’
As many as 98 new regulations could be finalized by January, Politico reports.
Management
Obama's 'Fair Pay, Safe Workplaces' Rule for Federal Contractors Appears Endangered
Rule could fall as part of Trump’s broad promise to cut regulations.
Oversight
Democratic Lawmakers Ask GAO To Probe Trump Transition ‘Disarray’
Sen. Elizabeth Warren and Rep. Elijah Cummings are concerned about conflicts of interest, security risks.
Tech
Thousands of Immigrant Green Cards Have ‘Gone Missing,’ Watchdog Finds
A Homeland Security agency’s long-troubled program to automate benefits processing has worsened, auditors say.
Management
Trump Won’t Push Prosecution of Clinton, Aide Says
A separate probe of alleged FBI anti-Clinton bias goes to Office of Special Counsel.
Management
IRS Employees Told to Better Handle E-Mail With Sensitive Information
Watchdog says use of unencrypted messages puts taxpayer information at risk.
Management
Small Business Group Renews Suit Challenging SBA’s Goal Claims
At issue is the methodology for defining a small business in agency contracting.
Management
Pressure Builds on Trump to Divest or Put Holdings in Blind Trust
Both the right and the left warn of constant ethical conflicts, public furor.
Management
Trump’s Unusual Transition Keeps Good-Government Groups Guessing
Shifting personnel and secrecy complicate efforts by longtime experts to provide guidance.
Management
GSA Will Examine Ethics Issues Around Trump’s D.C. Hotel Lease
President-elect’s stewardship of the Old Post Office Pavilion is a conflict of interest, procurement experts say.
Management
$85 Million OPIC-Financed Hotel in Afghanistan Was Never Completed
Watchdog says international business loan agency failed to examine facts on ground.
Tech
A Visit to Treasury’s DATA Act Nerve Center
Spending transparency is just the first step—the real reward is in measuring program outcomes.
Oversight
House Democrats Demand Oversight Probes of Trump and Potential Conflicts of Interest
Cummings wants review of president-elect’s plan for “blind trust.”
Management
Trump Transition Reportedly Stalled by Paperwork Lapse
National security adviser Mike Rogers leaves team after just a few days.
Tech
Data Coalition Sees Trump Win as a Call for More Open Government
The nonprofit transparency alliance issues an agenda for 2017.
Management