News

About the House Republicans’ New IRS Video

Spokesman says recap of political targeting scandal was produced in-house at no cost to taxpayers.

Defense

Air Force General Misused Government Limo Privileges

Pentagon watchdog finds 107 trips by Maj. Gen. Susan Mashiko were not for official business.

Management

Three Former Policy Czars Offer Advice for Ebola Point Man Ron Klain

9/11, Katrina and AIDS czars share their frustrations, rewards and distaste for the title.

Management

A Mixed Verdict on Customer Service at Five Agencies

Only Customs and Border Protection is fully transparent about its standards, GAO finds.

Defense

Ebola Specialists Think Globally, Congress Thinks Domestically

Obama’s new czar skips hearing as HHS preparedness chief defends progress.

Defense

Army Mistreated Transgender Employee, Probe Shows

Office of Special Counsel restores employee’s job and launches re-training of supervisors.

Management

History of Management Missteps Contributes to CDC’s Credibility Gap

Critics point to potentially dangerous breaches in protocol spanning at least two presidential administrations.

Oversight

Lifesize Foosball Game, Swedish Massages for Rabbits Make Coburn's Final 'Wastebook'

Retiring senator frames alleged wasteful spending against the backdrop of increasing “chaos, confusion and uncertainty.”

Oversight

IRS Chief: Congressional Overseers May Have Gotten ‘A Little Carried Away’

Koskinen tells trade publisher his agency made mistakes, but defends post-scandal reforms.

Management

Funding Hikes to Combat Health Care Fraud Could Pay Off, CBO Says

Study examines budget impact of Justice and HHS efforts to reduce improper payments.

Management

Does CDC Need More Authority to Enforce Its Own Ebola Protocols?

The agency must rely on hospitals to follow its guidance, and OSHA to enforce the rules.

Management

$7 Billion Bid to Wean Afghanistan From Opium Trade Is a Bust

Special inspector general reports poppy farming levels are at an all-time high.

Management

Bid Protest Ruling Deals Blow to Background Check Contractor

GAO partially upholds challenge of USIS deal with the Homeland Security Department.

Management

Amid Ebola Scare, CDC Falls in Public’s Esteem

Poll shows FBI as only civilian agency respected by majority of Americans.

Management

Laptops, Confidential Documents Left Sitting Out in GSA’s New Open Office

Watchdog’s surprise inspection uncovers performance reviews and contractor selection reports on desks.

Oversight

Federal Health Officials Face Questions from All Sides on Capitol Hill

Democrats are focused on budget cuts to health agencies, while GOP questions the competence of the U.S. response to the Ebola crisis.

Management

Government Failures Illustrate the Need for Risk Management

Survey: Chief financial officers question the value of clean audits; are concerned about recruits’ pay.