News
Ex-Senator Urges a Return to Bipartisan Oversight
Democracy depends on it, says retired Sen. Carl Levin.
Management
Critics of Agriculture’s Planned Office Moves Seek Funding Halt
Statistical association and others write to appropriators challenging rationale behind the relocation plans.
Oversight
Sexual Harassment Continues to Infect Forest Service, Park Service
Woman’s graphic testimony to House panel sheds light on a chief’s departure.
Management
Presidential Rank Award Winners Total 131 for 2018
Senior Executives Association plans leadership summit honoring the awardees on Dec. 13.
Management
Latest Count of 'Revolving Door' Defense Contractors Names Names
Advocacy group blasts ethics law "loopholes" that allow agency alums to lobby.
Oversight
IRS Criminal Investigators Report Progress Despite Shrunken Staff
Smallest workforce since 1970s is relying more on data analytics to track crimes.
Oversight
Key House Democrat Says Pentagon Will Have to Become More Transparent
Rep. Adam Smith, D-Wash., the likely chairman of the Armed Services Committee, is not expected to change course on restructuring headquarters functions.
Management
Social Security Doled Out At Least $10 Billion in Unmerited Payments Last Year
Watchdog says despite progress, goals for improving accuracy rate unfulfilled in 2017.
Oversight
House Democrats Map Out a Plan for Getting Trump’s Tax Returns
The issue is not as simple as many seem to think, and it almost certainly will be resolved in court.
Oversight
Solicitor General’s Unusual Ethics Waiver Draws Scrutiny
Newly uncovered document allows Noel Francisco to oversee the Russia meddling probe.
Oversight
Democrats' Coming Oversight Agenda: Subpoenas But Little Bipartisanship?
Incoming chairs Cummings and Nadler vow to "restore integrity to government."
Defense
U.S.-Backed Forces in Iraq, Syria May Face Challenges for Years
Latest report by three inspectors general details weakness in anti-ISIS effort.
Management
FBI and Intel Community Release Framework to Thwart Insider Threats
Among 19 elements is the creation of a new career path for federal employees.
Management
Northrop Grumman Pays $27.5 Million Under False Claims Act
Contractor admits inflated billing on Air Force battlefield communications contracts.
Oversight
Grassley Wins Declassification of CIA Documents on Monitoring Whistleblowers
The intelligence agency read Hill staff correspondence, raising “serious policy concerns,” senator says.
Oversight
Agriculture Watchdog Investigating Secretary’s Plan to Move Offices Out of D.C.
Two House Democrats had asked about basis of Perdue’s authority.
Management
House Democrats Again Challenge White House Story on FBI Headquarters
New emails contradict spokeswoman statement that staying in D.C. saves money.
Oversight
IRS May Be Unintentionally Discouraging Whistleblowers From Reporting Tax Cheats
The agency failed to update a key form affecting the calculation of whistleblower awards, GAO found.
Defense
Another Grim War-Zone Review from U.S. Afghanistan Watchdog
Kabul government’s control over territory diminishes further as civilian casualties rise.
Management
Disputed IRS Debt Collection Program Shows Gains in New Report
Latest figures find the program brought in $51 million in fiscal 2018 after costs.
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