Oversight
Senator Calls on State Dept. to Investigate Appointees’ Use of Personal Devices for Work
Impeachment hearing revelations highlight a larger security problem, Democrat says.
Oversight
Report: Trump Administration Has Made Significant Changes to LGBTQ Content on Federal Websites
Language, resources and content have been changed since January 2017.
Oversight
OSC Alerts White House and Congress of Whistleblower Disclosures About Hazardous Air Traffic Control Procedures
The independent agency substantiated claims of risky procedures in Florida.
Oversight
Special Counsel: Fed Gave Unauthorized Tour to Political Candidate
"The employee unilaterally used her official authority to further a political campaign," Hatch Act complaint says.
Oversight
Democratic Steering Committee Favors Maloney for Oversight Committee Chair
Full Democratic caucus will vote on Wednesday.
Oversight
Lack of Staff and Resources Continue to Strain the Federal Bureau of Prisons
Epstein’s death this summer while in federal custody highlighted these long-term issues.
Defense
Defense Department Fails Its Second Audit, Yet Is Making Progress
This was only the second audit completed for the Pentagon since a 1990 law required them.
Management
Unions and Nonprofit Sue USDA Over New Hog Slaughter Rule
The rule, which goes into effect on Dec. 2, gives producers more control over meat inspections.
Management
Top Democrats Call for Emergency Review of DHS Appointments
This is the latest in a series of legal quandaries surrounding the department’s line of succession.
Oversight
Trump’s Anger With IG Over Impeachment Role Highlights High Watchdog Vacancy Rate
There is “a long history of resistance” to inspectors general from the administrations in which they serve, says Paul Light.
Oversight
Anonymous Complaint Questions Online Donations for Ukraine Whistleblower’s Legal Fees
The whistleblower’s team disputes the allegations.
Management
Trade Association Advises Federal Contractors to Start Preparing for a Potential Shutdown Now
"Your actions won’t be wasted," said the group’s executive vice president and counsel.
Management
EPA Calls Reporting on Proposed Rulemaking Update ‘Completely Misleading’
New York Times story lacks an “understanding of the rulemaking process,” said EPA.
Oversight
Election Commission Needs More Authority In Face of 2020 Threats, Report Finds
“The federal government regulates colored pencils . . . more strictly than it does America’s election infrastructure,” the nonpartisan Brennan Center notes.
Pay & Benefits
Updated Consumers’ Checkbook Guide Aims to Help Feds Compare Health Plan Costs
“Most people don’t realize how much money they’re leaving on the table,” says consumer advocate Walton Francis.
Management
White House Veterans: A Smooth Presidential Transition is Critical Even if the Incumbent is Reelected
"Premier Source" for transition resources launches its 2020 efforts.
Oversight
Agencies Are Relying More on Alternatives to Contractor Suspension and Debarment
Annual report shows that exclusions from doing business with the government have decreased in recent years, yet are still up from 2009.
Oversight
What’s at Stake If Sen. Rand Paul Names the Ukraine Whistleblower
While there might not be legal implications, the move could hurt national security and have a chilling effect on future whistleblowers.
Management
Justice Department Announces ‘Strike Force’ to Combat Procurement Crimes
The interagency partnership aims to prevent bid-rigging at all levels of government.
Oversight