Oversight
Pentagon Struggles to Teach Afghan Government Accountability Controls
Newly declassified IG report shows there are too few U.S. trainers to combat fraud and waste.
Management
State Department Aims to Soon Name Envoy to Combat Anti-Semitism
Tillerson abandoned initial resistance after lawmakers and Jewish groups protested.
Oversight
Former Ethics Chief Blasts Ivanka Trump’s Clothing Promotion
Walter Shaub sees “corruption” in White House fashion displays on social media.
Oversight
Transparency Groups Seek Probe of CDC ‘Gag Orders’
Office of Special Counsel asked to investigate potential violations of whistleblower protection laws.
Oversight
Trump Wins a Round in Legal Challenges to His Hotel Profits
District judge dismisses nonprofit and restaurants’ suit on Emoluments Clause.
Management
IRS Faces a ‘Crushing’ Workload to Implement the GOP’s Massive Tax Cut
After years of budget cuts, the agency must quickly calculate new pay tables, issue guidance for taxpayers, train staff and update its computers.
Oversight
IG Declines to Probe Treasury Secretary’s Possible Conflicts of Interest Relating to Russia Investigation
Steven Mnuchin served as the finance chairman of President Trump’s presidential campaign.
Oversight
Senator Expresses Concern About GSA Handing Over Transition Emails to Mueller Probe
Johnson demands documents, citing agency’s “failure” to honor privacy while helping Mueller probe.
Oversight
ICE Accused of Hiding Details of Immigration Prison Locations
Agency cites growing numbers of detainees in justifying contracts.
Defense
Pentagon Sexual Harassment Prevention Needs Fine-Tuning, Watchdog Says
GAO suggests Defense ensure all branches allow anonymous reporting of alleged incidents.
Management
Legal Specialists Defend GSA's Handover of Transition Emails to Mueller Probe
Letter from Trump counsel claiming that the transition emails were private and privileged largely seen as a political move.
Management
Americans Don't Trust Government and They're Angry About It, Poll Finds
There’s widespread agreement on what government should be doing, just not on how to do it.
Oversight
Senator Intervenes to Back Intel Community Whistleblower Ombudsman
Following a disciplinary hearing, Dan Meyer risks termination for undisclosed reasons.
Management
Trump and His Regulation Czar Tout Major Cuts in Rules
President says agencies beat goals in 2-for-1 elimination plan, and next year’s agenda promises more.
Oversight
EPA Inspector General Takes on Scott Pruitt’s Soundproof Booth
House Democrats had complained administrator may have violated appropriations law.
Management
Consumer Bureau to Investigate 'Fake' Rulemaking Comments
Wall Street Journal identified thousands of fictional commenters writing to four agencies.
Management
House Subcommittee Mulls IRS Funding to Implement Tax Reform
Hearing on customer service showcases an agency stretched for resources.
Oversight
Watchdog's Criticisms Add to Woes of Agency Already at Risk of Elimination
GAO says it's had a hard time gaining access to people and documents at Treasury's Office of Financial Research.
Oversight
Poll: Government Corruption Seen as Rising, Especially at White House
Transparency group finds that the public views Washington as more corrupt than business.
Management
Obama Treasury Department May Have Skirted Anti-Deficiency Act, Watchdog Finds
Travel office prematurely transferred reimbursement funds to offices sharing services.
Almost There!
Help us tailor content specifically for you: