Management
Acquisition Reforms Survive in Defense Authorization Bill
Contractors had pushed lawmakers to reject curbs on bid protests pending further study.
Oversight
More Phony IRS Callers Heading to Prison
Attorney general calls the sentencing of 24 in an India-based scheme a significant victory.
Oversight
Consumer Bureau Nominee Appears to Survive Senators' Grilling
Sen. Warren blasts Kraninger on her role in Trump's border policy.
Management
Stalled Nominee for CIA Watchdog Job Withdraws Amid Whistleblower Criticism
Acting IG Sharpley resigns from agency after senators delayed confirmation.
Management
Agency Buyers Express Rising Optimism About Workforce Skills, Communication
But contractors group interviews reveal ongoing worries about budgets, hiring.
Oversight
E-Mail Preservation Bill Clears House
National Archives would be required to tighten rules at White House and agencies, 46 percent of which print out and file paper copies of email.
Management
Treasury and IRS Move to Protect Donor Anonymity
Controversy over alleged targeting of conservatives prompts new rule for nonprofits.
Management
Special Counsel Employees Say They’re Reluctant to File Internal Complaints
Watchdog cites lack of procedural clarity and fear of managers as agency tackles backlog.
Tech
Could New Software Speed Up FOIA Responses?
EPA, State Department and other agencies face major backlogs of information requests.
Management
FBI Internal Survey Shows Morale Was Higher Before Comey was Fired
A “climate survey” taken in February and March suggests employees resent FBI Director Christopher Wray’s low-key style.
Defense
Pentagon Watchdog to Examine Sexual Harassment at Defense Schools
Senate committee requested review as part of family readiness push.
Management
FEMA Acknowledges Flaws in Puerto Rico Post-Hurricane Effort
After-action report on triple disaster calls for clearer roles and more certified staff members.
Oversight
Former HHS Secretary Price Violated Travel Rules in 20 of 21 Trips
Watchdog details $341,000 in waste from misuse of charter and military aircraft.
News
Inspectors General Mark 40th Year Feeling Needed But Stretched
It’s not exactly a mid-life crisis, but IGs need new skills and resources to keep up with the times.
Management
White House Advances Efforts to Improve Real Property Management
OMB Instructs agencies to name senior officers to manage the effort as GSA releases a new asset map.
Tech
HHS Quietly Alters Obamacare-Related Items on Medicaid Website
Transparency group monitoring changes asks why there hasn't been a public explanation.
Management
Senator Predicts Clash with Intel Chief Over Fired Whistleblower Advocate
Sen. Chuck Grassley tells IG audience he’s still pressing for documents on firing of Dan Meyer.
Management
ICE Downplays Consultancy’s Cancellation of Contract Over Moral Concerns
McKinsey employees objected to separation of families at border.
Management
IRS Spent Nearly $400 Million for Scant Progress in Collecting Overseas Taxes
Watchdog finds incomplete taxpayer compliance, but agency defends broader effort.
Oversight
Inspectors General Mark 40th Year Amid Calls for Better Communication, Oversight
Two reports note high number of vacancies and “too much distance” between watchdogs and agency heads.
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