Oversight
Democratic Lawmakers Challenge State Department Same-Sex Visa Limits
Twenty senators, 119 House members warn of cruelty and hindrance for foreign diplomats.
Management
Agencies Backslide in Fight Against Jargon, Amid High Staff Turnover
Average plain language grades for 23 agencies fell from B to C in new report card.
News
Hope for Reforming Government in Polarized Times?
Margaret Weichert says she values the advice of former OMB deputy directors for management.
Management
EPA Search for Pruitt-Cited Climate Studies Comes Up Dry
FOIA suit by nonprofit employees group produces only letter to Congress.
Management
Defense Contractor That Posed As Small Business Forfeits $7.8 Million
Army investigators uncover false claim by Arena Event Services.
Management
Acting Federal Personnel Chief Plans to Demand More Data
Staff of 6,000 at OPM "facing a lot of change," Weichert says.
Management
Accounting Authority Finalizes Policy for Withholding Classified Budget Numbers
Advisory board chairman calls it a "practical solution" for transparency that protects national security.
Management
IRS Rebrands Obama-Era 'Future State' Efficiency Reorganization
Name of the initiative has changed but goals remain similar.
Management
State Department Special Envoys Are Resurrected Under Pompeo
Predecessor Tillerson had spurned non-confirmed, free-ranging appointees.
Management
Trump Deregulatory Effort May Just Be Getting Started
White House and conservative advocates prepare big plans for 2019.
Tech
Trump Agency Website Changes Continue to Raise Concerns
SBA defends its handling of Spanish-language materials after Sen. Cardin complains.
News
Trump Feared Transition Officials Were ‘Stealing’ His Money
In The Fifth Risk, Michael Lewis chronicles the administration’s chaotic struggle to take the reins of government.
Oversight
IRS Enforcement of Tip Reporting Leaves Billions on the Table
Watchdog recommends broader audits of voluntary income declarations.
Defense
Pentagon Backs Off Controversial Changes to Contractor Pay Schedule
Lawmakers and industry officials had questioned a plan to pay companies less money up front.
Management
Agriculture Secretary’s Relocation Plan Draws Fire From 1,100 Researchers
Former agency officials join in letter to lawmakers warning of threat to scientific integrity.
Management
Sammie Awards Honor NIH Genetics Pioneer and Other Exceptional Federal Employees
Eight winners among 27 finalists will be recognized at a Washington banquet.
News
With or Without Congress, Would-Be Government Reformers Are Eager to Get Started
Workforce planners would like to be given more freedom to experiment in areas such as hiring.
Oversight
Democratic Lawmakers Can Advance Suit on Trump Hotel Profits
District judge rejects the Justice Department’s motion to dismiss the case, saying Congress lacks other options.
Oversight
Watchdog: EPA Hosts Too Many Foreign Nationals In Certain Fellowships
Program run along with the National Academy of Sciences and nonprofits should make U.S. citizenship a requirement, IG says.
Management
OMB Advances Nascent Trump Infrastructure Plan with Permitting Guidance
New agency reporting portal will centralize data on environmental review progress.
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