Management
Sexual Harassment by Former Housing Agency Chief Confirmed
Watchdog says now-retired Mel Watt likely propositioned female subordinate who complained.
Management
Trump's Declaration of Emergency Authority to Redirect Spending Will Bring Complex Challenges
His $8 billion shuffle to build a border wall is unprecedented, maybe illegal in some parts.
Management
Too Few Women Leading Justice Department Litigation, Employees Say
Network of 375 federal attorneys says "dearth" of women sends "negative message."
Management
White House Budget Office Draws Positive Reviews for FOIA Portal Guidance
Transparency advocates praised the step, but said the effort lacks a lead agency.
Oversight
Democratic Lawmakers Demand Firing of DHS Official for Past Political Targeting
State Dept. IG was denied interview with appointee accused of intimidating career staff.
Management
Contractor Back Pay Bills Swirl Around Talks to Avoid New Shutdown
Trump is said to be resisting plans to reimburse mostly low-income employees for the 35-day shutdown.
Management
Shutdown Caused 'Real Harm' to IRS and Taxpayers, Advocate Argues
Details given on how tax agency struggled to launch filing season with furloughed staff.
Tech
FBI Should Tighten Monitoring of Employee Texting, Watchdog Says
Software recommendations come as follow-up to 2016 review of alleged political bias.
Management
U.S. Marshals Complain That System Unfairly Denies Them a Promotion
Clash on merit principles raises questions about agency’s management structure.
Oversight
EPA Press Office Under Fire for Releasing Politically Charged Resignation Letter
Advocacy group complains to Special Counsel of potential Hatch Act violations.
Management
Justice Department Sues Energy Contractors for Fraud Over Hanford Site Cleanup
The government accuses Lockheed Martin Corp. and affiliates of making false claims, kickbacks.
Defense
Pentagon Auditors Advised to Better Monitor Contractor Business Systems
GAO says department’s auditors lack tool for keeping examinations timely.
Management
State Department Names Fox News and Navy Veteran to Counter Propaganda
Pompeo hails "vision" of long-rumored appointee Lea Gabrielle.
Management
Consumer Bureau’s Plan to Rescind Payday Lender Rule Draws Fire
Kathy Kraninger’s first major act to “increase access to credit” undoes an Obama-era rule and largely pleases industry.
Tech
Four U.S. Ambassadors Misused Social Media, Watchdog Finds
State Department will tighten policy against personal postings.
Oversight
HHS Removed Webpages on Contraception Coverage Under Obamacare
Transparency group flags unannounced changes, which the department defends as reorganizing material.
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.
Oversight
Republican Lawmakers Challenge GSA Watchdog's Trump Hotel Probe
Document demand says IG offered “no evidence” of political interference with agency.
Management
Agencies Ramp Up Classified Plans to Protect 2020 Elections
Homeland Security and Justice deliver review of meddling during 2018.
Defense
Senators Seek Pentagon Reassurance on Department’s Financial Audit
The bipartisan group is worried that the expanded duties of Defense CFO David Norquist could delay reports to Congress.
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