Management

Labor Hasn't Reported All Its Conference Spending Properly

Still, the department's overall controls on spending amid a governmentwide crackdown are adequate, IG finds.

Management

Are State Department Contractors Shortchanging Whistleblowers?

Watchdog finds ethics codes that 'may have chilling effect' on reporting waste and fraud.

Tech

Union: IRS Budget Cuts Hurt Workforce, Customer Service

Starving the agency that collects the funds that keep the rest of the government running is bad strategy, NTEU president says.

News

Energy Secretary Lands Leading Role in Iran Nuclear Talks

Ernest Moniz credited with technical advice that will continue in months ahead.

Management

Refreshed USASpending Website Irks Some Transparency Advocates

Treasury's new site aims to be more user-friendly but eliminates some search capabilities.

Management

Think You Know Which Agencies Are Most Innovative?

You’ll probably be surprised by some of the contenders in a new ranking.

Management

Watchdog Wary of Loosely Defined Program for Afghan Women

The $416 million effort could leave participants with few tangible benefits, SIGAR warns.

Oversight

Lerner Won't Face Contempt Charges, Justice Department Says

Key figure in IRS political targeting controversy within rights in invoking the Fifth.

Defense

House Defense Acquisition Reform Plan Seen as Step in the Right Direction

Armed Services chairman would streamline “broken” system to boost workforce, regain tech edge.

Defense

Law Enforcement Agency Supervisors Turned Blind Eye to 'Loud Parties With Prostitutes'

Justice IG finds problems reporting allegations of sexual misconduct and harassment at several agencies.