Defense
Homeland Security Slims Down Its Mission Statement
Johnson opts for one sentence rather than three.
Management
Former GSA Chief Joins Tech Company Pushing Paperless Government
Dan Tangherlini says SeamlessDocs supports government reforms.
News
Do Government's Foibles Turn off Millennials?
SSA chief and others describe how to hold the interest of young recruits.
Management
Medicare and Medicaid Improperly Paid Out $14.1 Billion
GAO faults CMS' methods for auditing Medicare Advantage contracts.
Management
Conservative Transparency Group Sues 12 Agencies Alleging FOIA Obstruction
Cause of Action says White House reviews are delaying documents.
Defense
House Move to ‘Repurpose’ Overseas War Funding Is Risky, Critics Say
The plan would shift $18 billion from overseas contingency operations to the Pentagon’s base budget.
Management
Homeland Security Watchdog to Probe TSA Racial Profiling
Supervisor alleged to have singled out Somalis in Minnesota for scrutiny.
Management
New Approach to Presidential Transition Officially Under Way
Obama directive creates White House coordinating council.
Defense
Pentagon Intel Chief Seeks Same Unity of Effort as Military Services
Lettre hopes next administration will continue intel integration, modernization.
Oversight
VA Therapist’s Whistleblower Complaint Resolved Through Mediation
Office of Special Counsel worked on retaliation allegations to win job transfer.
Management
Group Sues SBA, Says Government ‘Defrauded Small Businesses’
American Small Business League argues that the Small Business Administration follows "illegal policies" when calculating contract awards.
Management
Inspectors General Win a Round in Fight Over Access
Justice Department re-issues legal interpretation, promises new directive.
Management
Key Senator Asks GAO to Look Into Office of Special Counsel
Johnson seeks clarity on metrics for success, procedures for handling internal complaints.
Defense
Pentagon Close, But No Cigar, on Curbing Improper Payments
Watchdog says lack of auditable financial statement threatens reliability.
Management
Whistleblowers Praised for Exposing Alleged Pentagon Contractor Fraud
Justice secures $13 million settlement by two firms said to have shipped by truck but billed at air rates.
Management
IRS Finds the Money to Recruit 600 to 700 Enforcement Employees
Commissioner tells staff of “first significant hiring in five years.”
News
Singed by the Benghazi Dispute, This Ex-Fed Is Laying Low
Former State official might find himself back in the public eye when House committee’s report comes out this summer.
Management
How Government Leaders Have Handled Downsizing and Other Big Changes
Engaging the workforce in every step of the transformation process is critical, says one agency head.
Management