Management
Bill to Prevent 'Power-Hungry' Feds from Hiding Information Heads to Obama
The president is expected to sign bipartisan measure codifying “presumption of openness.”
Management
Groups For and Against Gun Control Praise ATF, FBI Handling of Orlando Shooting
“We’re going to look hard at our own work to see whether there is something we should have done differently,” FBI Director James Comey said.
Management
In a First, Intel Community Publishes Its Diversity Numbers
Progress is shown in minority advancement, but percentages still trail other agencies.
Management
Consumer Protection Bureau Spends More on Ads Than Most Other Agencies
CFPB is still under attack from Republican lawmakers, who see it as too aggressive.
Management
Contractors Attempt to Get on the Presidential Candidates' Radar
Industry group works on strategy for ensuring a smooth transition, releases survey of agency buyers.
Management
Justice Department's Secret Legal Opinions Sought in Court
Transparency group says Office of Legal Counsel should comply with FOIA.
Defense
Top Intelligence Officers Convene LGBT Pride Summit
Clapper says the 17 intel agencies must “lead by example.”
Management
Senate Debates Defense Policy Bill Under Veto Threat, in Part for Acquisition Reforms
Administration says proposed provisions would "micromanage" the Pentagon.
Management
IRS’ List of Scrutinized Nonprofits Was Larger Than Previously Thought
Lawsuit by Tea Party groups brings out members of class claiming political targeting.
Management
Fish and Wildlife Service Supervisors Disciplined for Retaliation
Maintenance worker blew the whistle on a boss who used agency resources to protect his home.
Management
Federal Contract Spending Dipped 1.5% in 2015, Study Finds
Bloomberg Government predicts a rebound over the next two years.
Management
White House Steps Up Presidential Transition Planning
Agency directors met Friday to discuss milestones, begin succession planning, logistical support.
Management
DHS Employees Overseas: Drugs and Prostitutes Are Probably Not OK
IG says the department needs to spell out policies for personnel serving abroad.
Defense
Army Spent Millions to Renovate Doomed Dining Hall
Upgraded Fort Belvoir Eagle’s Nest has no service members with meal cards.
Management
Which Clinton Aide Arranged the Private Email Server?
Eight former aides declined to cooperate with the State IG; two others failed to respond to the IG’s requests.
Management
Deloitte Will Pay Government $11 Million to Settle Pricing Case
Firm allegedly charged GSA more than private customers in IT contract.
Oversight
Senate Panel Advances Whistleblower Reforms
Bill would ease access to agency information, strengthen powers to end probes quickly.
Management
White House Would Require Supply Contractors to Disclose Climate Risks
Proposed rule seeks to measure vendors' greenhouse gas emissions.
Management
White House Transition Survivors Regret Neglecting Congress
The candidates’ teams must begin now to prepare for the next crisis.
Management