Management
Outstanding Feds Named Finalists for Service to America Medals
The Partnership for Public Service announces 32 who contributed to the economy, defense, public safety and welfare.
Management
Small Businesses Win More Than 25% of Federal Contracts
Agencies exceeded contracting goals for the third consecutive year.
Management
Uncollected Taxes Now Total $458 Billion, IRS Estimates
New “tax gap” figure is based on 2008-2010 tax data, and reflects improved methods.
Management
Veterans Affairs IG Failed to Fully Investigate Allegations of Data Manipulation
Office of Special Counsel says VA watchdog didn’t thoroughly explore complaints of wrongdoing related to patient scheduling.
Defense
Senator Extends Flap Over Ash Carter Personal Email Use
Grassley not satisfied with Pentagon briefing and new internal records guidance.
Defense
It's Unclear Whether U.S. Investments in Afghan Education Are Paying Off
Watchdog faults State, Pentagon and USAID for weak assessments of $759.6 million in spending.
Management
Learning From Government’s Best (and Worst) Workplaces
The Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey faces an uncertain future.
Management
Homeland Security Told to Beef Up Safeguards Against Improper Payments
Watchdog finds that ICE has highest percentage of unwarranted payouts.
Tech
Digital Swat Team Director: Don't Expect Us to Change Your Life Overnight
Transformation of culture doesn’t happen in "bursts or epiphanies," head of 18F says.
Management
Special Counsel Nominee Clears Senate Panel Amid Concerns About Her Eligibility to Serve Another Term
Unusual vote called illegal by some inside agency.
Management
Justice Department Nails Fraudsters Who Exploited IRS Data Breach
Georgia couple that used 'Get my Transcript' tool to collect unmerited refunds pleads guilty.
Oversight
FOIA Reform Appears Close, But Not a Done Deal
Obama team’s past criticisms are aired as House and Senate negotiate final version.
Management
GSA Asks Congress for Money to Upgrade Federal Courthouses
Courts officers express gratitude for proposed projects they consider long overdue.
Management
House Passes Six IRS Reform Bills as Agency Releases Filing Season Stats
The tax agency received fewer returns compared with last year.
Management
Obama Wants This Presidential Transition to Be as Good as 2008’s – Or Better
The White House has started the process of meeting with the remaining 2016 candidates, New York Times reports.
News
Doctor Who Helped Expose Lead in Flint’s Water Praises EPA Whistleblower
Ridenhour Prize winner Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha said EPA regional official Miguel del Torral was also “dismissed and ridiculed” when he tried to report the problem.
Management
What Happens If You Pay Contractors Only When Their Programs Work?
The White House is launching studies of “pay for success” social programs to find out if they really deliver on their promises.
Management
Contractors Back Open Data Bill -- In Theory
Inconsistent agency protections of intellectual property are raising some concerns.
Oversight