Management
Interior Department Tops Satisfaction Survey
Overall, customer reviews of federal services decline for third year.
News
Labor Secretary Likens Department’s Job Centers to Match.com
President Obama’s cabinet secretary was a game contestant on the NPR quiz show “Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me!” on Saturday.
Oversight
Ex-Defense Chief to Presidential Candidates: Running Government Is Tougher Than It Looks
Gates dismisses candidates' simplicity, calls for coalitions in Washington.
Management
GSA Moves Closer to Picking a New FBI Headquarters
Request for proposals updated and money included in fiscal 2017 budget.
Oversight
Federal Election Commissioner Aligns With Campaign Finance Reformers
Ravel tells Brookings audience FEC is “broken” and morale is low.
Management
EPA Official in Flint Region Will Resign by Feb. 1
Administrator tells Michigan officials that federal response to water crisis was inadequate.
Management
Main Agency Involved in Oregon Land Standoff Rejects Charge of Amateurism
Rancher had written that regulators “had no agriculture experience.”
Management
When Workers Serve More Than One Employer, Protection Can Be Tricky
New Labor Department guidance responds to rising number of shared employees.
Defense
Homeland Security Touts Progress in Tracking Visa Overstays
After vetting for terrorism, 99 percent of visitors are confirmed as having departed.
Management
How One Group is Trying to Prevent Procrastination on Presidential Transition Planning
"Transitions are big, complicated and dangerous," said Max Stier, president and CEO of the Partnership for Public Service, which is forming a resource center on the process.
Management
Secure Agency Facilities Depend on GSA Talking with Protective Service
GAO recommends clarification of updated roles.
Management
EPA Accused of Inaction as Michigan Water Crisis Loomed
Administrator McCarthy said agency "did its job" but regrets outcome.
Management
Budget Deficit Set to Rise Again, CBO Says
Projection comes after seven years of decline.
Oversight
House Chairmen Clash with HHS over Obamacare Funding Documents
Brady, Upton probing agency's funding of Basic Health Program without Congress.
Management
Agencies Need a Better Handle on Whether Vehicle Fleets Are Bloated
Watchdog counsels GSA to sharpen justifications.
Management
IRS Hires 1,000 Seasonal Employees, Plans to Downsize in Other Areas
Agency plans to use attrition to trim the number of agents and criminal investigators by 2,000.
Management
GSA Lease Rates Aren't Competitive with the Private Sector's
Congressional auditor recommends agencies be more flexible on geographic needs.
Management
Budget Director Previews Fiscal 2017 Proposals in Baltimore
Donovan highlights “investments” to expand opportunity, revitalize neighborhoods.
Oversight
House Budget Chairman Wants to Rewrite 1974 Budgeting Law
Congressional Budget Office numbers are “gamed for predetermined outcomes,” lawmaker says.
Management