Management
House Democrats Ramp Up Pressure on White House Security Clearances
Justice Department is asked to investigate whether Trump interfered with Kushner’s case.
Oversight
Senator Takes on Budget, Pay and Hiring Reforms in Latest Version of Annual Waste Report
Lankford goes beyond the usual rundown of silly grants, suggesting ways to end shutdowns and save money through benefits changes.
Oversight
Former Ethics Chief Blasts Groups for Holding Events at Trump Hotel
Shaub and Democratic Rep. Ted Lieu decry "conflicts" in bookings by GOP campaigns and Kuwaitis.
Management
National Security Agency Travelers Misspent $285,000, Watchdog Finds
Audit of secret trips calls for discipline, modernization and better training.
Oversight
Senator Questions Executive Travel During Shutdown
Democrat wants documents from multiple agencies, citing "culture of wasteful spending."
News
Pentagon IG Recalls Revealing Conversation With Mueller
Anecdote highlights the power of inspectors general.
Oversight
Senate Confirms Acting EPA Chief Wheeler as Permanent
Sen. Susan Collins is lone Republican to vote "no."
Management
The Many Ways to Gauge Results of Trump’s Deregulatory Push
Critics and boosters gravitate toward different rulemaking metrics.
Oversight
HHS Trimmed Minority Outreach Pages From Obamacare Website
Nonprofit monitor suggests violation of mission; agency sees routine update.
Management
OMB Reminds Agencies That It Vets Documents Before Roll-Outs
Deputy Director Vought reinforces need for clearance of budget and media materials.
Management
Agencies In the Dark About Performance of Their Grants, Survey Shows
Funding uncertainty, administrative burden on recipients continue as challenges.
Defense
The Coast Guard Isn't Flagging All Employees Who Shouldn't Have Guns
Service members with criminal records not always reported to FBI.
Management
Shutdown Hampered Watchdogs’ Latest Report on Afghanistan War
The U.S. spends about $3 billion monthly on Operation Freedom Sentinel.
Oversight
McCabe Lawsuit Over Dismissal Could Question Watchdog’s Independence
Former FBI deputy director says IG "delivered" result Trump called for.
Pay & Benefits
Agencies Expose $200 Million Health Fraud Involving Tricare
Justice, Defense and IRS obtain guilty plea from Mississippi woman who laundered money.
Oversight
Energy Department Defends Secret Nuclear Shipments to Nevada
Most of congressional delegation staunchly opposes move they see as grim portent.
Management
Forest Service Advised to Improve Reporting on Sexual Harassment
IG finds progress in workplace protections, but managers with prior histories won promotions.
Oversight
Ethics Office Rejects Commerce Secretary’s Amended Financial Disclosure
Ross denies conflict of interest.
Management
Shutdown Thwarted Public Input on Agency Rules
Lawmakers, citing public health and environmental impact, want OMB to extend the rulemaking comment period.
Management