Defense
Homeland Security Awards Grants to Counter Domestic Extremism
Secretary Kelly had reviewed Obama-era program to vet highest-risk cities.
Management
Should DCAA Hand Certain Audits to Commercial Firms?
Acquisition reforms prompt defense of agency’s expertise, mission.
Management
Two Advocacy Groups Sue Trump Over Presidential Records
Complaint cites White House Twitter deletions, encrypted apps and central decision-making.
Management
Justice’s Cancelled 'Smart on Crime' Plan Still Has Potential, Watchdog Says
Arrival of Sessions meant ending predecessor’s plan to prioritize prosecutions to save money.
Management
IRS Shuts Down, Then Restores, Tax Preparer I.D. Registration
June court ruling invalidating fees prompted system to go dark.
Management
OMB 'Out of Practice' on Competitive Sourcing, Adviser Says
Springer skeptical that Trump should end moratorium on A-76 bidding by private contractors yet.
Defense
Is Momentum Building for Another Round of BRAC?
Think tank analysts across the political spectrum urge Congress to bite bullet and close obsolete bases.
Tech
NSA Still Vulnerable to Insider Threats, Watchdog Found
Four years after Edward Snowden leaked highly-classified data, the agency still hadn’t implemented key protections, secret audit shows.
Management
Chaffetz Exits Oversight Panel Accusing Trump of Secrecy As Bad As Obama
Agencies are now the same if not "worse" in withholding documents, he tells interviewer.
Management
Key Trump OMB Management Adviser to Retire
Linda Springer praises agency efficiency plans as “a great foundation” for reform.
Management
SBA Chief Promises Women Contractors Greater Efficiency
McMahon touts her agency as vital to the nation’s 29 million small businesses.
Management
Survey: Trump Should Empower Politically Appointed Agency No. 2s
Nonprofit and consultancy call for holding political appointees accountable.
Management
National Guard Whistleblower Wins Vindication from Pentagon Watchdog
Advocates hail a rare reversal by the Defense Department’s inspector general.
Tech
Treasury Managers Stress Teamwork in Major Information Technology Upgrade
Cloud services award will come Wednesday amid Trump budget uncertainty.
Management
Watchdog: IGs Should Improve Grading of Agencies for Improper Payments
GAO says inconsistent reporting risks use of misleading data on waste.
Oversight
Lawsuits Widen to Challenge Trump's Washington Hotel Arrangement
Justice Department defends president as two state attorneys general file complaint.
Management
White House Denies that Trump Vacancies Impair Agency Reforms
Management adviser talks up consultation with career staff, says there will be a “not insignificant” announcement on agency reorganization plans this week.
Management
Shakeup at GSA as Two Executives Resign
Merging technology services with acquisition leaves Tom Sharpe without a job.
Oversight
White House Aide Violated Hatch Act With Tweet, Special Counsel Finds
Social media specialist Scavino tweeted attack on Rep. Amash during an April primary election.
Oversight