Oversight
CBP disposes of and loses migrants’ personal belongings due to unclear policy, watchdog says
The GAO recommended that Border Patrol clarify the amount of personal property from individuals in its custody that should be stored and what items may or may not be discarded.
News
Secret Service will brief Oversight committee about reports that VP’s agent fought coworkers
The Secret Service described the reported incident when an agent assigned to protect Vice President Kamala Harris attacked other agents as a medical situation.
Workforce
New analysis shows U.S. staff are underrepresented at the UN
Despite being the top contributor to the United Nations, the GAO found that the number of American citizen employees at certain agencies fell short of geographic representation targets set by the international organization.
Oversight
Is the strategic national stockpile ready for the next emergency? GAO says no.
A new GAO report says HHS hasn’t resolved issues that were exposed when states tried to request stockpile supplies during the COVID-19 pandemic.
News
Legislation weighing contractors' national security risk heads to Senate floor
One bill would bar federal agencies from contracting with entities that consult with the Chinese government.
Oversight
ICE might be incorrectly measuring its resources needs, GAO says
A new GAO report found that the office responsible for managing ICE’s budget had a staff vacancy rate of 25% in fiscal 2023.
News
A pair of government transparency-friendly bills are headed for the House floor
One measure aims to improve the process for agencies to transfer excess office supplies and other items to another agency.
Oversight
FDIC's chairman faces bipartisan criticism following a report about the agency’s toxic culture
Many House Financial Services Committee Democrats expressed doubt about FDIC Chairman Gruenberg’s ability to make workplace culture changes across the agency.
Defense
House-passed bill would bring parental leave parity to Coast Guard reservists
Members of the Coast Guard reserve currently don’t get the same parental leave benefits as reservists for other armed forces.
Workforce
The class of 2024 is applying to more government jobs, says college networking website
Handshake’s report says more college graduates are applying to government jobs, as hiring slows in technology and professional services.
Workforce
Surgeon general says telework’s flexibility should be balanced with purposeful connection to promote mental health
The nation’s top doctor urged federal bosses to better promote workplace social connections to counter the feelings of isolation that telework may induce.
Oversight
Committee member behind independent report on FDIC harassment says recommendations don’t go far enough
Despite a 2023 expose into systemic sexual harassment allegations within the agency, one official said accusations of troubling behavior continue to permeate the regulator.
Defense
If a national security agency head becomes medically incapacitated, a House-passed bill would require notifications
The measure is a legislative response to Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin not telling the White House that he was hospitalized earlier this year.
Oversight
GSA failing to monitor building maintenance contracts, watchdog says
A new report from the GSA inspector general found that contractors did not complete a majority of maintenance work orders sampled in six federal buildings.
News
Finalists for the 2024 government service ‘Oscars’ unveiled
The Sammies recognize excellence and innovation in the career federal service and its 2024 finalists include outstanding public servants from the State Department, NIST, the EPA's Maui Wildfires Emergency Response Team and others.
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News
Group says CBP official drank while carrying firearm, retaliated against whistleblower
The Government Accountability Project sent a letter Wednesday to multiple congressional committees, the Homeland Security Department and others alleging a senior official consumed alcohol while in possession of an agency-issued firearm.
Workforce