Management
House Passes Revamped Bipartisan IRS Reform Bill
The Taxpayer First Act would redesign the agency and boost identity theft protection.
Oversight
Inspectors General Council to Track Watchdog Vacancies
Website improvements announced just as Trump assigns SSA IG to Interior.
Oversight
More Guilty Pleas in Navy Department Liquor Bribery Case
New Yorkers had paid employee $250,000 for unauthorized discount purchases.
Defense
ICE Doesn't Know How Many Non-Citizen Military Veterans It Has Deported
Poor data on those living here or overseas means many are denied benefits, GAO found.
Defense
FBI and Homeland Security Hit for Softpedaling White Supremacy Threat
Democrats press for details on budget and staff cuts during debate over hate crimes.
Management
Democrats Ramp Up Attacks on Agriculture’s Planned Office Relocations
With a site announcement imminent, lawmakers demand documents and move to block plan.
Management
Intel Community Watchdog Now Runs Revamped Whistleblower Center
Remake to ensure protected disclosures comes after shakeup at ombudsman’s program.
Oversight
Incoming and Outgoing Congressional Budget Office Chiefs Praise Staff for Independence
Agency’s culture is “fearless” in producing scores and not worrying about the political consequences, outgoing director Keith Hall says.
Management
GSA Out of Compliance on Improper Payments, Watchdog Finds
Agency CFO disagrees with auditors’ interpretation of acquisition rules.
Management
Homeland Security Watchdog Wades Into Debate Over Border Crisis
Management alert highlights dangerous overcrowding at El Paso processing center for undocumented detainees.
Management
Justice Dept. Rejects New Evidence of False Testimony on Census Citizenship Question
Statement rejects claims of a political motive for adding the question.
Management
Senior Executives Association Teams Up with Freelance Gig Exchange
Collaboration aims to broaden opportunities for agency subject-matter experts.
Oversight
House Democrats Clash With Education Department Over Watchdog’s Status
The Trump administration’s aborted effort to replace the IG prompts document demands and an oversight dispute.
Management
Secret Service Training Crimped by Rising Workload Under Trump, GAO Finds
Review of remedies following 2014 breach at White House cites some progress.
Oversight
Transportation Dept. Rebuts Report that Secretary Failed to Divest Stock
Chao’s retention of shares in Vulcan Materials was approved by ethics officer.
Management
Homeland Security Watchdog Issues Unusual Retraction of 13 FEMA Reports
Results of self-criticism to be fewer “feel-good” after-action evaluations.
Oversight
GAO Sees Billions in Potential Savings Just by Trimming Government Duplication
The watchdog’s ninth annual report proposes scannable tax returns and new coins, among other things.
Defense
Defense Contractor Accused of Overcharging Will Repay $16 Million
TransDigm Acts following inspector general report and noisy hearing.
Management
Agencies Agree to Do More to Identify Contractors With Tax Debts
GAO tells contracting officers to keep a closer eye, and IRS and GSA agree.
Management