Management
Reshaping of U.S. Global Media Agency Called Largely Successful
State Department watchdog found lapses in staff communication and posting of editorials.
News
Is the Foggy Bottom Metro Stop a CIA Recruiting Station?
Bedecking the upper platform of the metro stop just blocks from the State Department is an array of recruiting posters from the normally secretive CIA.
Management
Interior Watchdog Opens Probe of Newly Confirmed Secretary
Lawmakers and legal advocacy group suspect Bernhardt has conflicts of interest.
Management
ICE Enforcement Numbers Show States Where Deportation Most Likely
Lower priority is assigned to states and cities that offer sanctuary to undocumented immigrants, study finds.
Management
Homeland Security Whistleblowers Who Exposed Family Separations Honored
“Sometimes it feels like America has lost her soul,” said Pamela McPherson, a medical and mental health expert with DHS’s Office Civil Rights and Civil Liberties.
Defense
Pentagon Marks First Day of New Transgender Policy
Some 1,400 service members have been diagnosed with gender dysphoria.
Oversight
Bill to Curb Presidents’ Post-Tenure Benefits Would Save $2.5 Million Over 4 Years
CBO scores bipartisan plan to reflect reality of modern ex-leaders' power to earn.
Management
House Chairmen Probe Power Industry Group’s Influence on EPA
Two agency officials in air quality office formerly worked with what lawmakers call “a secretive front group funded by utility companies.”
Management
White House Tightens Central Review of New Agency Rulemaking
Acting budget director increases reporting to OIRA under Congressional Review Act.
Oversight
Education Dept. Sued Over Blocking Access to Advocacy Group’s Website From Within Office Building
Alleged Wi-Fi block violates the First Amendment and the Administrative Procedure Act, complaint argues.
Oversight
Another Grim Warning to Congress and Agencies: Your Fiscal Path Is 'Unsustainable'
GAO blames tax cuts and omnibus spending packages for rising debt and deficits.
Oversight
Watchdog: OMB and GSA Need a Better Plan For Shared Payroll Services
GAO says planners lack roadmap to monitor agency roles in switch to new software.
Management
TSA Air Marshal Whistleblower Fired for Second Time
Robert MacLean continues to claim retaliation for his disclosures of safety risks.
Management
IRS and Private Partners Tout Success in Combating Identity Theft
Numbers of reported taxpayer victims fell 71 percent from 2015 to 2018.
Management
Watchdog Questions NSA’s $636 Million in Award Fee Incentive Contracts
Justifications of costs and benefits may not have served government’s interests.
Oversight
Several Agencies Fall Behind on Steps to Ensure Scientific Integrity
GAO gives good report for most in carrying out policies to prevent politicization.
Defense
Agencies Under Trump Are Reporting More Leaks of Classified Information
Transparency activist using FOIA finds more than double the rate under Obama.
Management
Pentagon Contract Managers Failed to Police Overpayments to Executives
Inspector general questioned $22 million in 18 audits not allowable under the FAR.
Oversight
Watchdog Details Shutdown’s Damage to IRS Work During Tax Season
The 35-day lapse in appropriations exploded the correspondence backlog and left 3.8 million calls unanswered.
Management
Trump to Nominate U.S. Treasurer to Run Small Business Administration
Jovita Carranza, who served as an adviser to the Trump campaign, worked at the agency before.
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