Management

Senator Demands IRS Explanation of Email Recovery

Inspector general reports 16,000 Lois Lerner documents that may be new.

Management

Veterans Health Care and IT Acquisition Added to GAO's High-Risk List

Defense contracting and FDA oversight of medical products come closer to getting off the list.

Oversight

House Benghazi Probe Has Nothing New—Yet

Former Ambassador Thomas Pickering says he’s open to new revelations, but sticks to his notions of accountability.

Defense

IG Probes Air Force 2-Star’s Treason Charge

General reportedly said A-10 pilots who tell Congress about the aircraft’s capabilities are committing treason.

Management

IRS Re-Hired Employees Who Performed Poorly or Misbehaved

Watchdog finds repeat hires with overdue taxes, unexcused absences or criminal records.

Defense

Energy Officials Were Confused About Secrecy Surrounding Electric Grid

Inspector general says warnings on handling of classified details went unheeded.

Oversight

House Approves Bill to Curb Regulation, Despite Veto Threat

'Unfunded mandate' measure would step up requirements for disclosure of cost calculations.

News

When Obama’s Veto Threat Is Serious

The administration usually leaves itself some wiggle room. But not always.

Oversight

FOIA Reform Bills Revived in Both Chambers of Congress

Effort to create 'presumption of openness' died at end of last Congress.

Management

Obama Administration Frustrates Inspectors General on Records Access

House hearing on agency 'stonewalling' reveals split over which laws take precedence.

Pay & Benefits

NTEU Troops Blitz Congress Seeking 3.8 Percent Pay Raise, End to Sequestration

Sen. Hirono tells legislative conference she backs the union’s agenda on pay and agency funding.

Management

Obama Revives Agency Consolidation Proposal

A previous version in 2012 foundered in a turf-conscious Congress.

Management

New Leader of Federal IGs Stresses Value of Independence

Justice Department's Horowitz joined last year's protest of agency "stonewalling."