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

House Passes Bills to Speed Up Sales of Federal Buildings

Bipartisan measures would create a Public Buildings Reform Board and streamline leasing.