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
Pentagon's Afghanistan Unit Spent $150 Million on Luxury Villas and Guards
IG says personnel could have lived on bases.
Oversight
Lawmaker Adjusts Climate Change Subpoena Demands on NOAA
Lamar Smith offers to prioritize documents from agency flaks over scientists.
Oversight
Watchdog Vindicates Whistleblowers Who Warned Navy Yard Was Not Secure
Two managers spoke up months before deadly shootings.
Management
Contractor Who Delivered Faulty Weapon Sights Pays $25M
Pentagon, Homeland Security and FBI took deliveries for seven years.
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.
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