Management
Obama Threatens to Veto Bill 'Compounding' IRS Budget Cuts
Administration also expresses strong opposition to measures limiting IRS bonuses and prohibiting the agency from hiring tax delinquents or rehiring misbehaving employees.
Management
VOA Swears in Pulitzer Winner as New Director After Yearlong Vacancy
Veteran journalist Amanda Bennett also has overseas experience.
Management
Federal Contract Spending Shows Signs of a Possible Rebound
Govini “scorecard” reports 2 percent drop in 2015, the smallest in four years.
Management
House Republicans Divide Over Impeaching the IRS Chief
Speaker Ryan suggests delay until next year, Rep. Jordan wants action now.
Management
Park Service Completes Plan to Repair Washington’s Memorial Bridge Under the Wire
Deadline to apply for Transportation grants with D.C. was Thursday.
Oversight
Lawmakers Aim to Restore ATF’s Enforcement Powers
Democratic bill would also remove requirement that the director receive Senate confirmation.
Tech
Archives Synthesizes Criteria for Agency Email Management
Most departments on track to meet end-of-year deadline.
Management
Lawmakers Want Citizens to Have All Federal Data at Their Fingertips
Draft legislation would make data open by default, in an attempt to codify transparency push.
Oversight
The High Cost of Congressional Demands for Agency Documents
One party’s call for transparency is another’s unmanageable workload.
Management
Lawmakers Aim to Crack Down on IRS Bonuses, Tax-Delinquent Employees
Ways and Means clears package of four bills to hold IRS “accountable”
Management
The Most Politicized Inspectors General? Education, State and HUD
Brookings scholars call on Congress to consult and better fund agency watchdogs.
Management
One Chart Showing the IRS’ Latest Batting Average on Combating Fraud from Identity Theft
GAO credits agency with preventing $7 for every $1 improperly refunded.
Defense
Proposed FOIA Changes Could Shield Pentagon Documents on Torture, Contractor Abuse
Transparency groups seek to head off Pentagon bid to narrow transparency law.
Defense
Military Services Inconsistent in Administering Voter Aid Program
Watchdog finds differing performance standards that could jeopardize counting of overseas ballots.
Management
Famously Secretive Intel Community Charters Council to Promote Transparency
Agencies institutionalize the default mode of disclosure.
Management
EPA Official Who Faked CIA Duty Moves to Halfway House
John Beale is paying some restitution out of federal retirement.
Management
VA's Response to Three Whistleblowers Inadequate, Special Counsel Says
Decision not to discipline managers called "unreasonable."
Management
IRS Employees May Be As Stressed As Taxpayers
A 21 percent staffing cut since 2011 is taking a toll on the agency.
Management
Senate Author of DATA Act Presses Agencies on Follow-Up
Standardization of spending numbers seen as crucial to efficient financial management.
Management
What Feds Thought About the Clinton Team's Honesty, Leadership at the State Department
A review of employee viewpoint surveys shows employees were generally happy with how the department was managed under Clinton, with a slight decline toward the end.
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