Management
Special Counsel Argues Against VA’s Bid for More Proof from Whistleblowers
Third amicus brief before MSPB judge hinges on burden for everyday employees.
Management
Agencies Get a New Playbook for Managing Risks
The guidelines, which are being circulated by GSA and the Partnership for Public Service, provide an action plan for complying with the updated Circular A-123.
Oversight
Agencies Are Declassifying One-Time Secrets at a Higher Rate, Archives Reports
Obama promise of transparency is being pursued in classification decisions and disclosures.
Management
FBI Director Lauds Whistleblowers' Role in Culture of 'Humility'
Comey marks appreciation day acknowledging bureau as "imperfect."
Management
Contractor for Afghan Army Vehicles More Than Doubled Cost, Watchdog Finds
Miscues and waste likely to require Pentagon to spend $1 billion more.
Management
With Political Conventions Over, Presidential Transition Planning to Hit Full Stride
Former Gov. Leavitt and Sen. Kaufman welcome cooperation under new law.
Defense
Pentagon Watchdog Takes the Reins of Sexual Assault Whistleblower Investigations
Victimized Army National Guard Officer shares traumatic story with multi-agency staff.
News
Hillary Clinton's Inner Wonk Emerges in Her Big Speech
The Democratic presidential nominee says that as a public servant, the “service part has always come easier to me than the public part.”
Defense
Intel Community Whistleblower Chief Fighting Old Pentagon Bosses
Dan Meyer tells MSPB he was retaliated against for being gay and pro-whistleblower.
Management
Labor Department Finds Senate Food Services Contractors Broke Law
Workers illegally denied a total of $1 million will receive back pay.
Management
OMB Releases Long-Awaited Update of Information Management Guidance
Circular A-130 centralizes policy on cybersecurity, privacy, records management, open data and acquisitions.
Management
Cumbersome Agency Grantmaking Process Continues to Burden Universities
GAO recommends a new push for simplicity at OMB, NIH and others.
Management
Another Chance for Feds to Say How They Really Feel About How They Are Being Treated
Merit Board survey will allow managers and employees to share their views anonymously over the next four weeks.
Management
Army Assessments of Contractors’ Past Performance Fall Short
Pentagon watchdog says evaluators didn’t understand criteria.
Oversight
Consumer Bureau Is a Political Football in Both Party Platforms
Democrats vow to defend newest agency while GOP blasts CFPB “bureaucrats.”
Management
IG: GSA Wastes Millions Due to Pricing Problems in Computer Resale Program
Watchdog finds many identical IT items with varying price tags.
Defense
The $2.6 Billion Investment in Afghan IT Infrastructure Is Apparently Paying Off
Watchdog reports rare success in the multi-agency effort to rebuild the war-torn nation.
Oversight
House Panel Demands That Agencies Describe Hatch Act Compliance
Chaffetz and Cummings seek definitions of political events and travel decisions.
Defense
More Than 4,000 Feds Provided Security at GOP Convention
DHS Secretary Johnson praises joint effort led by Secret Service.
Management