Management
Science and Environmental Spending Make Conspicuous Targets in Trump Budget
Leader of key academic group says plan "would derail our nation’s science enterprise."
Oversight
IRS Allowed $74 Million in Excess Social Security Tax Refunds, Watchdog Finds
Despite progress spotting wrong amounts on returns, agency lacks clear detection criteria.
Management
Fleshed-Out Trump Budget Would Cut $48.8 Billion in Program Spending
New documents reflect “aggressive set of actions to redefine” the role of government.
Management
ATF Rushed Sole-Source Contracts Without Market Research, Watchdog Finds
Agency met small business award goals, mostly to Alaska Native Corporations.
Management
White House Declines to Help GAO Review Appointee Ethics Disclosures
Watchdog review of Interior, HHS and Small Business Administration recommends legislation to strengthen transparency.
Management
Move to Depoliticize Security Clearances Could Face Resistance
Reports of Trump overruling intel agencies raises longtime tensions between branches.
Defense
Pentagon’s Fine-Tuned Transgender Policy Draws Flak
Though not a ban, Trump approach denies accommodations for "gender dysphoria."
Management
Chemical Board Settles with Managing Director After Three-Year Paid Leave
The government spent some $485,700 just to cover David Horowitz’ salary in a case that highlighted the inefficiencies of federal personnel management.
Oversight
FOIA Requests Are Up In Trump Era, But Parties Disagree on Whether That’s Good
Leaders at Interior Department and EPA attract the most requests.
Management
Pentagon Forced to Go to Trial on Withheld FOIA Documents
Small business group has long sought subcontractor data from Sikorsky.
Management
Transparency Groups Sue Health and Human Services Over Website Changes
Sunlight Foundation launches new portal to centralize monitoring of Trump "censorship."
Management
IRS Budget Would Rise Slightly As Agency Manages New Tax Law
New numbers show controversial private debt collection brings in cash.
Management
USDA Narrows Relocation Sites for Office Moves
The controversial plan to relocate the Economic Research Service and National Institute of Food and Agriculture would cost $25 million.
Management
Trump Seeks ‘Historic’ Federal Spending Cuts to Boost Defense and Border Wall
Most agencies would see significant cuts; EPA, State and Transportation would be hardest hit.
Defense
Pentagon Watchdogs Allowed Some Improper Access to Whistleblower Files
GAO finds progress on timeliness and quality of handling reprisal complaints.
Oversight
Scholars Urge Lawmakers Investigating Trumpworld to Focus on Substance
Successful congressional investigations are well-planned, careful and committed to finding the truth, paper argues.
Defense
Afghanistan Contractor Forfeits $25 Million After Watchdog Disclosure
Justice settlement based on False Claims Act reveals inflated costs for military supplies.
Oversight
Taxpayer Advocate: IRS Will Need 12-18 Months to Recover From Shutdown
Retiring Olson makes valedictory plea for more funding.
Management
VA Procurement and Security Clearance Processing Land on GAO’s High-Risk List
Hiring reform remains a key challenge and contributes to problems across government, the watchdog found.
Management
Agriculture Department Staff Given Marching Orders for Controversial Move
Despite legislated delay, research offices prepare to relocate most employees.
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