Management

IRS Plans to Hire 1,700, Upgrade Outdated Technology

In a new strategic plan, the agency projects a 17 percent increase in phone calls as it implements the new tax law.

Oversight

EPA Chief Loses a Round in Court on Release of Climate Change Studies

Nonprofit’s FOIA victory comes as emails suggest Pruitt assigned staff to buy a Trump mattress.

Management

Pompeo Ends FOIA ‘Surge’ That Sidelined Hundreds of Diplomats

The transfers, which began under then-Secretary Rex Tillerson, were seen as retaliation for involvement in programs unpopular with the Trump administration.

Management

GAO Maps Out Agency Spending on Climate Change

OMB disagrees with recommendation for special review of program overlap.

Defense

Pentagon Needs More Accurate Cash Management, Watchdog Warns

Defense chief financial officer disagrees with proposal for multiple-agency approvals.

Management

Retired Homeland Security Exec Faulted for Costly Travel, Nepotism

IG finds that actions of longtime director of Georgia law enforcement training center contributed to poor morale.

Management

Agencies Met Small Business Contracting Goals for Fifth Year Running

Federal agencies awarded 24 percent of their contracts to qualified small businesses.

Management

Postal Service Suspends Two Workers Over 2016 Campaign Activities

Although they backed different candidates, both were found to have violated the Hatch Act.

Management

Pompeo Backs Away From Trump’s Planned State Department Cuts

The secretary repeats his vow to restore workforce “swagger,” and counter Russian election interference.

Defense

House Passes Defense Authorization With Significant Headquarters Cuts

It includes a 25 percent funding cut for activities such as human resources, services contracts and real property management.

Management

Special Counsel Reverses Three TSA 'Wrongful Reassignments'

Whistleblowers who disclosed airport safety risks win settlement and damages.