Oversight
Trump’s Nominee for Drug Czar Withdraws
Rep. Marino faulted for championing bill to curb DEA powers for prosecuting opioid abuse.
Oversight
Expose on DEA Opioid Policy Prompts Repeal Bill from Senator
Law sponsored by Trump’s drug czar nominee relaxed enforcement against distributors; West Virginia senator calls for nominee to withdraw.
Oversight
House Moves Bills Enhancing Whistleblower Protections
Supervisors found to have retaliated against employees who report possible wrongdoing would face mandatory discipline.
Management
Conferees Will Determine Fate of Defense Bill Provision to Deter Frivolous Contractor Bid Protests
Senate version of NDAA would require large companies to cover costs.
Management
Agency Wordsmiths' Writing Regressed Last Year, Study Finds
More than half of agencies saw their scores drop on a plain language assessment.
Management
The Curious Case of a ‘National Laboratory’ That Collected Excess Federal Equipment
Agency watchdogs probe transfers of computers and microscopes—and an effort to obtain a fleet of Learjets.
Oversight
Trump Transition Declined Some Ethics Advice, Rejected Some GAO Interviews
Watchdog report to Democratic lawmakers finds no misspent funds.
Management
Zinke, Mnuchin Travels Raise Still More Questions
Interior chief draws Hatch Act concerns while Treasury watchdog revisits Treasury chief’s flights.
Management
Border Patrol Managers Mishandled Whistleblower Calling Out Racism
Watchdog finds retaliation against employee who disclosed illegal searches of black drivers.
Oversight
EPA Watchdog Widens Probe of Pruitt’s Travel Expenses
Frequency and costs of all trips, not just those to Oklahoma, are being examined.
Oversight
Treasury Secretary Cleared of Criticism He Misused Flights on Military Transport
Treasury watchdog finds military transport use is proper for White House support.
Oversight
IRS’s Controversial Review of Nonprofits Was Broader Than Reported, IG Says
Scrutiny of tea party groups that angered Republicans extended to progressive groups too.
Management
New Analysis Counters Claim that Federal Workforce Grew in Recent Years
President Trump should better target efforts to right-size government, scholar argues.
Management
Survey: Federal Senior Execs Lack Sufficient Authority to Drive Change
Career leaders “don’t feel empowered,” professional association says.
Defense
CIA Director Vows to Slash Bureaucratic 'Vines,' Lauds Republican Predecessors
Pompeo wants fewer advance reviews of operations, quicker in-the-field decision making.
Management
Trump Innovation Chief Foresees Shared Services as Restoring Citizen Trust
Cross-agency efficiency initiatives touted as bipartisan, generational.
Management
Trump Team's Travel Woes Unlikely to Go Away Soon
Interior watchdog announces probe of Zinke; DeVos’s security costs mount.
Tech
IGs Band Together for a Common Website to Share Results of Investigations
Project eases access to reports governmentwide while promoting watchdogs’ work.
Management
Fast-Approaching Vacancy Act Deadline Puts Some Pressure on Trump to Speed Up Appointments
Rules also offer flexibility that may benefit the White House, however.
Oversight
Democratic Senators Implore EPA Chief to Protect Superfund Dollars
Pruitt’s budget blueprint included plans to cancel $20 million in annual payments to Justice Dept. office that prosecutes polluters.
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