Management
Nominee for OMB Deputy Slot Promises Focus on the Presidential Transition
Senators quiz Mayock on management challenges, “midnight regulations.”
Management
SBA to Interpret Supreme Court Contractor Ruling for Small Business
"Kingdomware" decision applies to VA but could affect broader regulations.
Management
House Oversight Panel Probes Consumer Bureau’s Advertising Strategy
Bipartisan group of lawmakers seeks documents on $12.5 million contract.
Management
One of the Longest-Running Whistleblower Cases Is About to Get Longer
Ex-FAA inspector who claimed she was fired for disclosures will appeal MSPB denial.
Management
Senator Wants to Know More About Homeland Security's Use of Paid Leave
Grassley asks Johnson for data on such issues as medical conditions, threats to staff.
Management
GSA Receives On-Time Bids to Build New FBI Headquarters
Virginia and Maryland pols continue fight to land suburban development project.
Management
IRS Could Improve Reponses to Identity Theft, Says GAO
Estimates of amounts paid to fraudsters said to be low.
Management
Clinton's Private Email Server Was Briefly Locked Down in 2011
Judicial Watch releases State Department documents showing fear of breaches.
Management
Interagency Task Force Completes Largest 'Takedown' of Medicare Fraud Yet
Justice and HHS announce charges against 300 health care providers.
Oversight
House Move to Impeach IRS Chief May Be Illegal
Legal experts give mixed opinions on precedents for removal and censure.
Oversight
House Passes Bill to Beef Up Inspector General Powers
Watchdogs would get long-sought subpoena power over certain agency witnesses.
Oversight
House Passes Office of Special Counsel Reauthorization With Whistleblower Protections
Agency-backed bill would help whistleblowers by streamlining document search.
Management
Suspensions and Debarments of Misbehaving Contractors Drop
Annual report to Congress on contractor discipline stresses administrative alternatives.
Management
Top Homeland Security Officials Under Fire for Personal Email Use
Conservative legal group obtains documents on Secretary Johnson and 28 officials' past use of prohibited Web-based accounts.
Management
Pentagon Embraces GSA’s OASIS Services Contract
New memo of understanding extends to most non-service Defense agencies.
Oversight
Should Congressional Research Service Reports Be Kept Secret?
Bill to require automatic release stalls as Congress protects its prerogatives.
Oversight
Nonprofit Wants Back-Up to IRS Handling of Campaign Finance Abuses
CREW files complaint asking Justice and FBI to probe “dark money groups.”
Management
How Some Agencies Are Escaping GAO's High-Risk List
Sen. Carper holds unofficial “roundtable” to showcase efforts at FDA, DHS, Defense and NASA.
Oversight
House Oversight Republicans Vote to Censure IRS Chief
Democrats defending Koskinen call the vote a “travesty” that dishonors the committee.
Defense