Management
The White House’s Deregulatory Push, By the Numbers
New reports quantify the administration’s efforts to cut red tape.
Management
Consumer Bureau Irks Advisory Board Members By Delaying Meetings
Critics say the move may violate the 2010 financial reform law.
Management
Two Park Service Officials Exposed for Harassment, Mishandled Funds
One wrongfully solicited funds, other apologizes for crude gesture.
Management
IRS Plans to Hire 1,700, Upgrade Outdated Technology
In a new strategic plan, the agency projects a 17 percent increase in phone calls as it implements the new tax law.
Oversight
EPA Chief Loses a Round in Court on Release of Climate Change Studies
Nonprofit’s FOIA victory comes as emails suggest Pruitt assigned staff to buy a Trump mattress.
Management
Pompeo Ends FOIA ‘Surge’ That Sidelined Hundreds of Diplomats
The transfers, which began under then-Secretary Rex Tillerson, were seen as retaliation for involvement in programs unpopular with the Trump administration.
Management
Secret Service Overpaid Political Campaigns by Nearly $4 Million, GAO Finds
Error found in reimbursements to campaigns for seats agents used on charter flights.
Management
GAO Maps Out Agency Spending on Climate Change
OMB disagrees with recommendation for special review of program overlap.
Tech
Citizenship Agency Removed Website Pages on Asylum Policy Training
Transparency group documents changes made early in Trump administration.
Defense
Pentagon Needs More Accurate Cash Management, Watchdog Warns
Defense chief financial officer disagrees with proposal for multiple-agency approvals.
Defense
Pentagon Still Lacks Accurate Property Inventory, Says Watchdog
DoD avoids language that might alarm communities worried about a new BRAC.
Management
Retired Homeland Security Exec Faulted for Costly Travel, Nepotism
IG finds that actions of longtime director of Georgia law enforcement training center contributed to poor morale.
Management
Agencies Met Small Business Contracting Goals for Fifth Year Running
Federal agencies awarded 24 percent of their contracts to qualified small businesses.
Management
Postal Service Suspends Two Workers Over 2016 Campaign Activities
Although they backed different candidates, both were found to have violated the Hatch Act.
Management
Pompeo Backs Away From Trump’s Planned State Department Cuts
The secretary repeats his vow to restore workforce “swagger,” and counter Russian election interference.
Defense
House Passes Defense Authorization With Significant Headquarters Cuts
It includes a 25 percent funding cut for activities such as human resources, services contracts and real property management.
Oversight
Nominee to Run Government Ethics Office Says He Won’t Tweet Like His Predecessor
Rounds tells senators he’d have a dialog with White House on its own issues.
Management
Special Counsel Reverses Three TSA 'Wrongful Reassignments'
Whistleblowers who disclosed airport safety risks win settlement and damages.
Management
Lawmakers Seek IG Probe of Commerce’s Handling of Scientist Accused of Spying
Department will appeal MSPB judge’s ruling reinstating Sherry Chen.
Management