Management

Pentagon Parts Contractor Draws Bipartisan Outrage Over Pricing

Sen. Grassley asks acting Defense chief for action on overcharges exposed by watchdog.

Defense

Newly Unveiled Pentagon Fraud Report Names 9 Debarred Contractors

From 2013-2017, investigators pursued 1,059 criminal cases and convicted 1,087 defendants.

Defense

CIA Veteran Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy to Help China

Jerry Lee took cash “for life” in exchange for delivering secret U.S. intelligence.

Management

Ex-Army Colonel Pleads Guilty in Contractor Kickback Scheme

Georgia company posing as disadvantaged paid bribe of at least $1.2 million.

Oversight

IRS Allowed $74 Million in Excess Social Security Tax Refunds, Watchdog Finds

Despite progress spotting wrong amounts on returns, agency lacks clear detection criteria.

Oversight

Senator Takes on Budget, Pay and Hiring Reforms in Latest Version of Annual Waste Report

Lankford goes beyond the usual rundown of silly grants, suggesting ways to end shutdowns and save money through benefits changes.

Pay & Benefits

Agencies Expose $200 Million Health Fraud Involving Tricare

Justice, Defense and IRS obtain guilty plea from Mississippi woman who laundered money.

Defense

Pentagon Behind in Taking Action on Watchdog’s Recommendations

GAO tells lawmakers Defense’s 67 percent rate of acting on auditors’ advice trails the rest of government.