Management
Still Alive: The Movement to Un-Shutter the Office of Technology Assessment
Bipartisan Capitol Hill effort would modernize OTA and counter its reputation as leftist.
Oversight
GSA Chief Could Be in the Hot Seat if a Defeated Trump Won’t Concede
Transition law gives agency chief sole authority to ascertain election winner.
Tech
Timing Glitch in DATA Act Makes It Impossible for IGs to Meet Reporting Deadline
Agencies won't have spending reports ready until 2017, so watchdogs get extension on reviewing those reports.
Management
Open-Government Groups Seek Tighter Transition Ethics Policies
Obama’s 2008 code that included lobbyist ban cited as model.
Management
TSA Whistleblower Goes to Bat Against Top Boss for Alleged Retaliation
Robert MacLean says Neffenger broke law in assigning him to empty office.
Tech
IRS Dropped $12M on an Email System That It Couldn’t Use
Inspector general faults procurement process for multi-year cloud subscriptions that didn’t work with the agency’s IT setup.
Management
Meet the Duo Responsible for a Smooth Presidential Transition
President Obama vowed to meet or exceed the effective hand off his team was given by the George W. Bush staff in 2008.
Management
FEMA Advised to Claw Back $25 Million from Town Struck By Tornado
Disaster aid to Louisville, Miss., not properly accounted for, IG says.
Management
Former NCIS Supervisor Gets Longest Sentence Yet in 'Fat Leonard' Bribery Case
Special agent who admits to regularly searching confidential databases for reports of investigations related to the scheme receives 12 years in prison.
Management
SBA Joins with LinkedIn to Boost Private Board Diversity
Library of Congress research highlights benefits of lending to minority firms.
Management
Another Guilty Plea in Navy’s 'Fat Leonard' Bribery Case
Lieutenant commander accepted cash, hotel rooms and sex services in Singapore-based scheme.
Management
It's Time to Reform OMB, Experts Say
The White House Office of Management and Budget needs to pay more attention to management.
Management
White House Accused of Bypassing Rules on Access to Taxpayer Information
Conservative legal group faults Justice Department training, attorneys on loan.
Management
Next Defense Chief Should Make Deputy a Real Manager, Says Business Board
Transition advice from industry chieftains would also elevate Pentagon comptroller.
Management
State Department Has a Ways to Go to Achieve Proper Classification of Documents
Inspector general faults training, outdated lists of officials with authority to determine secrecy levels.
Management
Consumer Bureau Declared Unconstitutional by Appeals Court
Longtime philosophical opponents cheer ruling on newest agency.
Management
Contractors Group Files Suit Against 'Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces'
Labor Department regulation blasted for “blacklisting” companies based on allegations; agencies called “not ready.”
Management
GSA's New Contract With Dun & Bradstreet Draws Mixed Reaction
Users can now deploy industry numbers for compiling research and trends.
Management
Ex-NASA Official Pleads Guilty to Lying About Contractor Moonlighting
Justice says Goddard Center engineer worked with friend’s firm, steered work and sought job.
Oversight
Both Clinton and Trump Said to Be Taking the Presidential Transition Seriously
Career feds advised to swallow frustration and pitch in to help political appointees.
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