Management

House Chairmen Probe Power Industry Group’s Influence on EPA

Two agency officials in air quality office formerly worked with what lawmakers call “a secretive front group funded by utility companies.”

Management

Watchdog Highlights High Priority Workforce Issues Plaguing OPM

The federal government’s HR agency lags far behind other departments in addressing issues on GAO’s high-risk list.

Oversight

Education Dept. Sued Over Blocking Access to Advocacy Group’s Website From Within Office Building

Alleged Wi-Fi block violates the First Amendment and the Administrative Procedure Act, complaint argues.

Oversight

Congress Is About to Ban the Government From Offering Free Online Tax Filing. Thank TurboTax.

A bill supported by Democrats and Republicans would make permanent a program that bars the IRS from ever developing its own online tax filing service.

Oversight

Several Agencies Fall Behind on Steps to Ensure Scientific Integrity

GAO gives good report for most in carrying out policies to prevent politicization.

Oversight

Watchdog Details Shutdown’s Damage to IRS Work During Tax Season

The 35-day lapse in appropriations exploded the correspondence backlog and left 3.8 million calls unanswered.

Oversight

Play of the Day: Further Examining the Barr Letter

Perhaps William Barr's letter was not as comprehensive as it could have been.

Oversight

Analysis: Congressional Oversight Is at the Heart of America’s Democracy

The Constitution gives Congress the power over the executive branch, which it's free to flex.

Oversight

House Democrats Attack Interior’s 'Ill-Advised' Reorg Plan

Geological survey chief defends efficiencies that "make it easier to do business."