Management
To Keep Winning Federal Contracts, Small Businesses Say They Have to Spend More
Cost of doing business with government rose 15 percent in three years, survey shows.
Oversight
Senate Panels Pressed to Open Up Nominees' Files Before Confirmation Hearings
Transparency groups seek financial and ethics documents, citing “distrust in government.”
Oversight
House Approves Disputed Bill to Curb 'Midnight Rules'
Republican plan would allow Congress to cancel months-old Obama regulations.
Management
Bonneville Power Administration Faulted for Lax Oversight of Contractors
Energy watchdog cites risk of private workers doing inherently governmental tasks.
Management
Trump Nominates Jay Clayton to Chair SEC, Where Morale Is Improving
GAO survey finds increased trust but cites weak internal communication.
Oversight
Trump Arrives in Time to Gain Influence Over Broadcasting Board
Obama signed defense bill that clips wings of part-time board and empowers CEO.
Management
Trump Transition Sought Data for Building Border Walls
The Homeland Security Department provided cost estimates for constructing barriers on both the southern and northern borders.
Management
EPA Employees Didn't Intentionally Break the Law With Use of Instant Messages, Says Watchdog
But lawmakers part ways on need for improvement on recordkeeping.
Management
Will Trump Bring Back Outsourcing and A-76?
Unions and procurement specialists await clues on how the president-elect’s agenda for trimming agencies might affect contractors.
Management
Trump Can't Actually Cancel Federal Contracts on a Whim
The process of withholding payments for government work is intentionally cumbersome.
Defense
Why the NSA Inspector General Lost His Job (and Wants It Back)
In first major use of special presidential directive, special panel concludes watchdog retaliated against a whistleblower.
Management
GOP Senators Hit IRS Employees for 'Luxury' Travel, Limo and Acela Rides
Finance Committee report calls for reduction in per diem rates.
Oversight
Many in 'Cynical' Electorate OK With Big Government If Reformed
Volcker Alliance pre-elections surveys show bipartisan skepticism about agencies' performance.
Management
Trump’s Unorthodox Transition Leaves Government In Uncharted Territory
Critics fault the president-elect for focusing on Cabinet picks at expense of other critical positions.
Tech
Trump’s Tweets: Will They Go in the National Archives?
Agency clarifies that transition team documents are not federal records.
Management
Lawmakers: GSA Found Trump Will Breach His Hotel Lease, Absent Divestment
The president-elect must divest himself of all managerial control and ownership interest before Jan. 20, GSA official reportedly told Capitol Hill Democratic staff.
Defense
Pentagon Watchdog’s Handling of Whistleblowers Under GAO Review
Whistleblower advocates applaud requirement for expanded probe in Defense bill.
Management
Bill to Revamp Federal Property Disposal Headed to Obama’s Desk
Bipartisan plan debated for years would create new board, asset database.
Management
Trump Team’s Energy Questions Stir Fears of Retaliation Against Civil Servants
Lawmakers, scientists warn president-elect against politically-motivated personnel actions.
Oversight
Inspector General Empowerment Act Clears Congress
Bill “removes all doubt” about watchdog access to agency documents, backers say.
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