Management
Mulvaney Might Double as Temporary Head of Consumer Bureau
The White House has not confirmed reports of budget director’s expanded role.
Management
Small Business Activist Wins Interim Victory Against Pentagon, Sikorsky
Chapman’s FOIA case forces out “proprietary” information on subcontractors.
Oversight
House Passes Bipartisan Evidence-Based Policymaking Bill
Agencies would create evaluation officers and contribute to national secure data inventory.
Management
Inspectors General Seek Subpoena Power, Authority to Probe DoJ Prosecutors
TSA watchdog calls results of new secret test of TSA airport screeners "disappointing."
Oversight
Embattled Consumer Protection Bureau Chief Steps Down
Cordray outlasted Republican calls for his head, but bureau's future is unclear.
Oversight
Democratic Senators Seek Probe of Commerce Secretary’s Finances
Delayed disclosures prompt query on Ross's compliance with ethics agreements.
Oversight
Regulatory Reformers Target Agencies’ Nonstatutory Guidance
Officials executing Trump’s reviews agree to turn over names of task force members.
Management
A Delay in the Confirmation of Trump’s CIA Watchdog Nominee is Looking More Likely
Whistleblowers go public claiming Sharpley misled Congress on pending reprisal complaints.
Pay & Benefits
State Department Confirms It Is Offering Buyouts to Entice 641 Employees to Leave
Tillerson’s controversial reorganization plan will require an 8 percent cut that cannot be reached through normal attrition.
Defense
The Pentagon’s Spending Data Doesn’t Add Up
The DATA Act was supposed to create financial transparency, but a watchdog found plenty of inaccuracies.
News
Public Service Reformers to Unions: Get On Board
Unions do plenty of good for their members, but too often they act as impediments to needed reform, experts say.
Defense
Defense Authorization Bill Allows Pilot Program on Curbing Bid Protests
A Senate-proposed “loser pays” mandate on major contracts was watered down.
Management
Foreign Service Is Being Depleted at a 'Dizzying Speed,' Union Says
Cuts "are hard to square with the stated agenda of making State and the Foreign Service stronger," says leader of current and retired diplomats.
Management
Intelligence Community's LGBT Program Wins Award
"IC Pride" delegation to corporate-sponsored summit shares best practices in diversity.
Management
EPA Overspent on Subsidized, Often Empty Employee Parking Spaces
Watchdog says HQ and Atlanta office paid $1.5 million over two years.
Management
Time Is Running Out on Acting Officials’ Authority Under Vacancies Act
Failure to nominate officials for hundreds of key government positions could create major problems for Trump.
Management
EPA Chief's Scientific Advisory Panel Moves Draw Mixed Reactions
Complaints range from pro-industry bias to unfair denials of spots to grant recipients.
Defense
Homeland Security Advised to Clarify Roles in Immigration Enforcement
Watchdog warns of inefficiencies and threats to public safety.
Management
USDA Rebuts Author’s Critique of Trump Transition
Vanity Fair’s Michael Lewis wrote a scathing narrative about the “stunningly unqualified” political leadership at the department.
Management
Trump Nominates Justice Dept. Attorney to Be Intel Community Watchdog
Pick comes as acting leaders pursue change in whistleblower protections.
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