Management
Trump Justice Department Declines to Prosecute Ex-IRS Official
House Republicans sought to reverse the Obama administration’s rejection of political targeting charges against Lois Lerner.
Management
GSA Relaxes Rules to Speed Contracting for Hurricane Relief Efforts
Agency raises purchase thresholds and says preference should be given to local firms.
Oversight
DEA Exec Intervened to Reinstate Security Clearance of Agent Involved in Sex Scandal
Special agent was suspended for granting his mistress (who was also a criminal) access to agency facilities, drug case evidence.
Management
Commission on Evidence-Based Policy Calls for Interagency Coordination
Report recommends a National Secure Data Service that would help with specific projects without compromising privacy.
Management
Leadership Vacancies Have Slowed Security Clearance Reform, Officials Say
To cope with delays, the Pentagon issues risky interim clearances, resulting in “rapists and pedophiles” having access to classified information.
Management
Social Security Paid Disability Benefits to More Than 700 Deceased Veterans
Unless the agency fixes the problem, it’s likely to make another $7.3 million in improper payments over the next 12 months.
News
Best-Selling Author Takes on Trump’s Rocky Transition
Michael Lewis’s next project will look at the change in administrations.
Management
Trump’s Nominee to Run GSA Is Respected Republican Hill Staffer
Emily Murphy has promoted small business, but hasn’t headed an organization.
Management
Trump Deregulation Expands to Workplace Fatalities, Gender Pay
Agencies are told to curb data reporting to reduce the paperwork burden.
Oversight
Chemical Safety Board Will Send Investigators to Houston to Probe Explosions
President Trump wants to abolish the agency.
Management
Fewer Taxpayers Fall Prey to Identity Thieves, IRS Chief Says
Agency’s countermeasures show progress, though causes for decline are unclear.
Oversight
GSA’s Management of Trump Hotel Lease Under Review by Agency Watchdog
Confirmation comes six months after Democrats’ request to inspector general.
Management
None of the 19 Agencies Trump Sought to Abolish Appears in Danger
Congress thus far has preserved their funds as lawmakers face a crammed September calendar.
Oversight
EPA Watchdog Launches Probe of Administrator’s Travel
Democratic lawmakers had requested investigation into Scott Pruitt's spending.
Oversight
Harvey’s Devastation Brings New Attention to Troubled Flood Insurance Program
Program faces September reauthorization deadline.
Oversight
CBO Chief Defends Agency Methods Against Republican Attacks
The nonpartisan budget shop’s projections on health care enrollment rankled opponents of Obamacare.
Management
State Department Shuts Down Online Employee Idea Forum
Department says technology is being upgraded but does not provide a timeframe; discussions won't be archived.
Management
Yet Another Lawsuit Demands Greater Transparency at EPA
Environmental activist files complaint seeking FOIA’d documents on regulatory reform.
Management
GAO Chief Dismisses 'Legend' that Agencies Can’t Escape High-Risk List
Dodaro calls Trump reorganization effort “a perfect opportunity” to use the biennial tool.
Defense