Oversight
Newly Released Agency Ethics Waivers Leave Much Unanswered
Some known lobbyists are missing, notes transparency group.
Management
State Department Defends Lack of Daily Press Briefings as Temporary
Daily give-and-take was routine during past administrations.
Management
Trump’s Budget Office Nominee Draws Fire for Partisan Stance on Oversight
Senate Democrats blast OMB pick, but find FEMA and regulatory nominees more amenable.
Management
Patent Office Chief Suddenly Resigns
Michelle Lee grappled with patent “trolls” and telecommuting problems.
Management
Executive Branch Vacancies Jeopardize Trump's Planned Reforms
The ability of career officials to step into the breach is limited.
Management
Five Plead Guilty in IRS Agent Impersonation Scheme
Justice Department and IGs continue targeting illicit call centers in India.
Oversight
Democratic Lawmakers Protest Trump Telling Agencies to Ignore Their Requests
Justice Department memo justifies responding only to committee chairmen on Capitol Hill.
Management
7 Tips from a Veteran IG
Glenn Fine, a stalwart in the community, appears to have heard his critics.
Management
VA Secretary Launches Centralized Bid to Combat Waste and Fraud
Shulkin will also explore partnerships with other agencies to curb duplication.
Management
Justice Department Gave Bonuses to Employees Under Investigation for Sexual Harassment
Watchdog finds improper tracking of complaints and inconsistent penalties for substantiated allegations.
Oversight
Disclosure of Ethics Waivers for White House Staff Doesn't Reassure Critics
Exemptions from conflict-of-interest rules allow contact with former employers.
Defense
Former Air Force Mechanic Sentenced to 35 Years in Prison for Joining ISIS
Investigation was conducted under FBI's Joint Terrorism Task Force.
Oversight
Bill to Protect Whistleblowers Who Refuse to Break Rules Goes to President
Congress responds to MSPB ruling last year that narrowed “right to disobey.”
Management
VA Needs Greater Firing Power More Than a Larger Budget, Secretary Says
Shulkin continues the headquarters hiring freeze and praises Trump’s commitment to veterans.
Management
Contractor Settles Criminal Charges on Overpriced Food for Troops in Iraq
Kuwaiti-based Agility had been suspended following indictment.
Management
Ex-GSA Chief Explains Decision Not to Block Trump’s Hotel Arrangement
Denise Turner Roth cites need to avoid politics, though she favors divestment.
Management
White House Gives Ground on Ethics Waivers, Continues Questioning Legality
Budget director says Office of Government Ethics will get requested disclosures.
Management
Effort to Save Agency from Budget Ax Draws Allegations of Wrongful Lobbying
Chemical Safety Board official allegedly circulated a flyer designed to preserve funding.
Oversight
Trump Selects Capitol Hill Investigator to Run Office of Special Counsel
Henry Kerner worked for Reps. Issa and Chaffetz, and Sen. McCain, as well as for Cause of Action.
Management