Oversight
FEMA Director Spent $151K of Taxpayers' Money on Personal Trips
Long has agreed to reimburse the agency for his expenses, which are detailed in an IG report released by a House Democrat.
Oversight
Bill Passed By House Would Expand Subpoena Power of Inspectors General
Long-sought authority would allow interviews with former employees, contractors.
Oversight
House Passes Bill to Standardize, Centralize Grant Data
Without machine-readable reports, waste will continue, lawmaker says.
Management
TSA Abused Reassignments to Target Whistleblowers, House Panel Finds
Administrator Pekoske calls stories “deeply troubling” but cites improvements in morale.
Defense
NSA Staffer Sentenced to 5.5 Years in Prison for Taking Documents Home
Ellicott City-based Pho was a computer developer handling top secret intelligence.
Management
Agriculture Secretary Defends Proposed Office Relocations
Perdue tells senators the moves will save money, enhance recruiting and preserve scientific integrity.
Management
Agency Grants Staff Need More Training, Watchdog Finds
HHS, Agriculture and Education lack clarity in identifying in-house expertise.
Management
IRS Advised to Improve Verification of Agency Retiree Income
GAO finds mistakes in benefit statements not promptly reported.
Management
FEMA Chief Agrees to Reimburse Agency for Personal Travel Costs
Long and Homeland Security Sec. Nielsen announce review of rules, but he’ll stay in job.
Management
After a Slow Start, Trump’s Civil Service Reformers Connect With Experts
Good-government groups, some still skeptical, say they’re being consulted.
Management
Immigration Judges’ Union Leader Warns of 'Dark New Era'
Justice Department plan for case quotas and deadlines kicks in Oct. 1.
Oversight
Democratic Senator Questions Mulvaney’s Hatch Act Compliance
Warren sends offices of Government Ethics and the Special Counsel a letter on the acting consumer bureau director's speech to GOP donors.
Oversight
Legal Group Seeks 18 Agencies’ Records on Official Trips to Political Events
CREW files FOIA requests on “mixed travel” that could violate Hatch Act.
Oversight
Congressional Research Service Serves Up Once-Scarce Reports
Portal launched to comply with new law, but some studies remain elusive.
Management
Commerce Chief Isn't Fretting Over Watchdog’s Criticism of Census Cost Estimate
Census bureau met only three of the four basic criteria for a high-quality estimate, GAO says.
Management
FEMA Chief Now Facing Criminal and Lawmaker Probes of Travel
Federal prosecutors said to be mulling whether Long broke any of six laws.
Defense
U.S. Global Media Agency Launches Farsi Service to Reach Iranians
Newly renamed broadcasting board also anticipates first fully empowered CEO.
Management
EPA Program to Monitor Asbestos in Schools Is Under-Resourced, Watchdog Says
Federal inspectors trail those of states, while most regions lack a monitoring strategy.
Management
Agriculture Secretary Presses Unpopular Plan to Move Offices
Forced relocations "not a way to treat USDA family," one economist says.
Oversight
Amid Active Hurricane, FEMA Chief Learns His Travel Is Under Investigation
Brock Long’s personal trips to North Carolina using government vehicles drew fire from DHS secretary.
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