Oversight

Can You Accept That Glass of Wine at a Contractor’s Holiday Party?

Ethics office proposes updated gift guidance as the holiday season gets under way.

Oversight

Newly Reauthorized Export-Import Bank Will Get Ethics Office, Risk Manager

President Obama asks customers for patience while the stalled agency resumes full services.

Management

Agency Energy Use Reduced to 40-Year Low

Defense Department accounts for lion’s share of conservation progress.

Management

2016 Presidential Transition Already Under Way, Think Tank Says

Academy enlists experienced federal leaders in bid to restore trust in government.

Management

Highway Bill Forces Federal Union to Swallow Bitter Pills

NTEU had opposed IRS private debt collection and re-rerouting of customs fees.

Oversight

Ex-Pentagon Official Blasts Political Parties for 'Crisis' in Washington

John Hamre asks government management experts to take lead in fixing dysfunction.

Oversight

Lawmaker Adjusts Climate Change Subpoena Demands on NOAA

Lamar Smith offers to prioritize documents from agency flaks over scientists.

Management

IRS Whistleblower Program Makes Money But May Be Underfunded

GAO calls for improvements to streamline operations and further reduce tax gap.

Management

Senator Mocks Federal Funds Spent on Solar-Powered Brewery, Silent Shakespeare Plays

Lankford’s “Federal Fumbles” picks up where Coburn left off on detailing potential government waste.

Tech

How a Digital Swat Team Drove Home Obama’s College Scorecard

The administration brought in techies after three years of controversy.

Management

IRS Should Rethink How It Audits the Rich, Watchdog says

Agency has improved focus and fairness but needs better quality reviews, watchdog says.

Management

GSA Has a Message for Mayors: Let’s Work Together

Administrator Roth wants to align the agency’s operations with the economic development plans of local partners.

Oversight

NOAA Chief Spars with Lawmaker Over Climate Change Data

Administrator Kathryn Sullivan declined to turn over requested documents, but instead offered briefings.

Management

TSA’s Headquarters Move Could Be Delayed by Judge’s Order

Competing real estate firm challenged GSA’s reasoning on Alexandria, Va., property.

Management

Poll: Trust in Government Drops While Agency Reputations Improve

Pew respondents approve of Postal and Park services but downgrade VA and IRS.

Management

Senate Clears Bill to Improve Management of Federal Programs

Ernst-Heitkamp plan would create new OMB council and designated agency officers.

Defense

Air Marshal Whistleblower Wins Job Restoration With Back Pay

Merit Systems Protection Board backs MacLean over the Homeland Security Department.