Management
How a Political Appointee Gets Fired in Washington
The ex-chairman of the Chemical Safety Board says he was unfairly maligned.
Management
FBI Spends Up to One-Third of Its Aviation Budget on Executive Travel, Documents Show
Bureau says spending on travel for top officials including former Attorney General Eric Holder did not cut into operational work.
Defense
TSA Nomination Advances to Senate Floor
Coast Guard Vice Adm. Neffenger would arrive on heels of reports faulting airport screening and worker vetting practices.
Tech
Agencies Looking for Internal Data Turn to USASpending.gov
Advocates say the DATA Act is changing the way government works.
Management
Disputed Power Maneuver Divides Chemical Safety Board
Move marks a new detour in effort to reform vacancy-plagued investigative body.
Management
IRS Chief Reiterates That the White House Had No Role in Lois Lerner Document Review
House Republicans' query about "special project team" shows confusion, Koskinen says.
Defense
Military Chiefs Say They’re Often Blindsided By Acquisition Problems
Interviews with service leaders show a rift between commanders and their colleagues responsible for purchasing weapons, GAO finds.
Management
Senators Offer Plan to Streamline Program Management
Ernst and Heitkamp would import private-sector accountability practices.
Management
Contractors Want Guidance from Feds on OPM Hack
It’s like waiting to find the black box after an airline crash, one industry representative says.
Oversight
OPM Hacking Deals Yet Another Blow to Federal Morale
Employees are upset at the way OPM handled the breach, but private sector cybersecurity is not much better, contractors note.
Tech
Warner Pushes for DATA Act Follow-Through
Former governor and tech executive says he’s pleased with agency progress on implementation.
Defense
Compensation for Iran Hostages Cleared by Senate Panel
Isakson measure would tap fines on sanctions violators.
Management
Agency Deputies: We Get No Credit for Successes, and All the Blame for Failures
First-ever survey of chief operating officers calls for clarity in roles, cross-agency management.
Defense
TSA Told to Improve Vetting of Workers for Terrorism Ties
Though hiring is generally effective, IG seeks more sharing of watchlist information.
Defense
As U.S. Presence in Afghanistan Shrinks, So Does Oversight
The special inspector general criticizes the Pentagon for pointless spending and unnecessary secrecy.
News
Maybe the Supreme Court Shouldn’t Police Itself on Financial Disclosure
Watchdog group wants to expand the STOCK Act.
Oversight
GOP Lawmakers Seek Details on IRS 'Team' Whose Existence May Be Semantic
Chaffetz and Jordan say FOIA officer testimony holds key to delayed Lois Lerner documents.
Management
Weather Service Paid Retired Exec Half a Million to Consult
Commerce watchdog probe finds such ‘revolving door’ contracts may be common.
Oversight
OSHA Releases Guidance for Handling Transgender Restroom Use
Compilation of federal, state and local regulations is aimed at safety and fairness.
Tech
Massive Data Breach Puts a Spotlight on Shared IT Services
Officials say the push to streamline purchasing and HR functions will continue.
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