Oversight
‘Abolish ICE’ and the Future of the Immigration Agency
The immigration enforcement agency’s identity is more fluid than ever.
Oversight
GSA Misrepresented White House Role, Costs of FBI Headquarters Decision, IG Says
“The new demolish-and-rebuild plan would cost more than the cancelled exchange plan,” the watchdog found.
Management
CFPB’s Student Loan Ombudsman Resigns Over Administration’s ‘Damage’ and ‘Betrayal’
In a blistering resignation letter, Seth Frotman accused acting director Mick Mulvaney of abandoning students in favor of powerful financial institutions.
Management
White House Instructs Agencies to Stop Performing ‘Low Value’ Work
New OMB guidance aims to cut the burden on agencies, in part by rescinding previous presidents’ reporting requirements.
Oversight
Consumer Bureau Nominee Narrowly Clears Divided Senate Panel
Kraninger squeaks by as Democrats say she lacks relevant experience and won’t think independently.
Oversight
State Department Deflects Lawmakers’ Complaint of Political Retaliation Against Career Employees
Pompeo elevation of Brian Hook said to violate pledge to protect career staff.
Oversight
National Archives Plays Unusual Role in Kavanaugh Nomination Battle
The agency is processing the largest-ever volume of documents related to a Supreme Court nominee.
Oversight
Complaints Pile Up on Commerce Secretary’s Financial Disclosure Challenges
CREW seeks Justice probe on top of ongoing inspector general investigation.
Defense
‘Trump Will Get his Wall,’ Says Senator
White House mobilizes defense of ICE and border protection agencies.
Oversight
EPA Staff Misreport Purchase Card Transactions, Watchdog Finds
Weak oversight resulted in missing documentation for expenses.
Management
Justice Department Touts New Immigration Judges, Quicker Hiring
Twenty-three judges were sworn in Aug. 10 and recruitment time was cut in half.
Oversight
CBO Boosts Transparency In the Face of Lawmaker Wrath
Congress’s nonpartisan budget arm wants you to understand how it comes up with its projections.
Management
Federal Acquisition Workers Rate Themselves Highly on Most Skills
Survey shows pricing for combat-area contracts as one area of difficulty.
Management
Shutdown Advice for Contractors: If a Stop-Work Order Comes, Stop Work
Professional Services Council prepares members for possible lapse in appropriations, while optimistic government will stay open.
Management
Inspectors General Face Uncertain and Opaque Funding, Senate Report Says
Democratic staffers find Trump budget planners sought cuts even at agencies gaining money in other areas.
Management
EPA’s Bid for ‘Consistent and Transparent’ Rulemaking Draws Fire
Some scholars welcome review of cost-benefit analysis, but consumer groups see risks.
Management
HHS Deleted Refugee Office Staff Directory, Transparency Group Finds
Removal may have hindered media covering family separations at the border.
Oversight
House Republicans Urge White House to Stabilize Chemical Safety Board
Letter warns that bad behavior is a risk since vacancy-plagued agency’s chair resigned.
Management
GSA Isn't Tracking All of the Federal Government's Unused Leased Office Space
Unused space that goes unreported costs taxpayers $21 million yearly, watchdog says.
Defense
NSA Director: The Agency 'Sells Itself' to Potential Recruits
Nakasone tells industry group of 92 percent retention rate, need for diversity.
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