Defense
Pentagon Advised to Sharpen Sexual Assault Prevention
GAO says policies not linked to outcomes or communicated well to local bases.
Oversight
Inspectors General Continue Battle With Justice Over Document Access
Amendment to bill strengthening watchdog powers called too narrow by IG council.
Oversight
Lawmaker Claims NOAA Altered Climate Change Data, Issues Rare Subpoena for Internal Research Docs
NOAA pushes back against Rep. Lamar Smith’s assertion it is withholding key information.
Management
There’s Now a Less Than 1 Percent Chance Your Tax Returns Will Be Audited
IRS blames budget cuts and corresponding staff decreases for a drop in audits.
Tech
Latest Obama Transparency Plan Seeks Improved Email Recordkeeping
Intelligence Community also weighs in with commitment to new openness.
Management
Heavy Turnover at SBA Delays Management Improvements
GAO points to overuse of acting staff in top positions.
Oversight
Bid to Privatize IRS Debt Collection Could Further Delay Highway Bill
NTEU and some Democrats rev up resistance while also opposing rerouting of customs fees.
Defense
VA Settles with Psychologist Who Claimed Retaliation for Whistleblowing
Texas-based PTSD specialist exposed misuse of funds, false record-keeping.
Defense
Watchdog Ridicules Pentagon’s $43M Gas Station in Afghanistan, Calling it Exorbitant
Special inspector general also accuses Defense officials of hindering investigation.
News
Fighting Back Against the Conference Spending Crackdown
Scientific group says new restrictions threaten the quality of research at federal labs.
Tech
HHS Grants Official Calls Shift to Uniform Guidance a Heavy Lift
“It’s a new day in grants and data transparency,” but progress takes time, Haseltine says.
Management
FEMA Paid $250 Million in Duplicate Aid to Hurricane Sandy Victims
DHS watchdog applies data analytics to private insurance database.
Oversight
Administration Stands Behind IRS Chief Amid Calls for His Impeachment
House GOP resolution says Koskinen “violated the public trust.”
Management
Recruiting Senior Execs Is Getting Tougher in ‘Gotcha’ Climate, Survey Finds
Report points to meager pay hikes, stress and long-timers' skepticism toward
Management
Senator’s Push to Curb Administrative Leave Shifts to VA
Grassley troubled by department’s explanation of 6,000 paid for no work.
Management
Leaked CRS Memo Rekindles Debate on Protecting Lawmaker Confidentiality
Activist says policy is overkill.
Management
Troubled VA Attracts Some Defenders, Prompting Lawmaker Rebuttal
Candidate Clinton paints GOP criticisms as "ideological."
Defense
U.S. Aid to Afghan Police Said to Lack Oversight, Endgame
SIGAR says some of $471 million was wasted on diverted supplies.
Management
Lois Lerner and Other IRS Employees Will Not Be Prosecuted
Justice Department tells lawmakers “ineffective management is not a crime.”
Management
Chemical Safety Board Urged to Improve Morale
New chairman says she is hopeful after meeting with inspector general.
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