Oversight
Supreme Court Will Consider Whether Consumer Bureau’s Structure Is Constitutional
California-based law firm is arguing the bureau’s director has been given too much authority, violating the separation of powers.
Oversight
Special Counsel Temporarily Suspends Knowing Hatch Act Violators Without Pay
The two Defense Logistics Agency employees were aware of the law limiting political activity and in one case had received extensive training.
Oversight
Ethics Officials Criticize Selection of Trump Resort for G-7 Summit
They cite potential emoluments clause and government contracting law violations.
Oversight
Federal Employees Lose a Powerful Advocate With Death of Democratic Rep. Elijah Cummings
The Oversight and Reform chairman was a “fierce advocate for the public interest,” one observer says.
Management
The Federal Agencies 2020 Democratic Presidential Candidates Would Create
The contenders have big plans for growing government.
Management
Service to America Awards Honor VA Medical Center Director, Other Exemplary Federal Employees
Six winners among 26 finalists will be recognized at the “Oscars of government service.”
Oversight
Biden Pledges to Create a Commission on Federal Ethics If Elected President
Amid the Ukraine scandal, Biden goes after Trump in his new ethics plan.
Management
Former White House Officials Call Trump Administration’s Foreign Aid Process ‘Unconventional,’ But Legal
House Democrats have subpoenaed OMB and the Defense Department for documents related to the decision to withhold funding from Ukraine.
Management
OMB Touts Money and Time Saved From Regulatory Cuts, Eliminating Busywork
President’s management agenda update highlights 100 “burden-reducing” initiatives.
Oversight
Federal Judge Threatens Education Secretary With Possible Jail Time
Government blames contractors partly for non-compliance with court orders.
Management
Report: Executive Branch Should Establish an Interagency Task Force to Combat Foreign Election Inference
Bipartisan Senate report recommends a media literacy initiative and a system for alerting people targeted with disinformation.
Management
Report: IRS Should Have an Official In Charge of Customer Experience
The agency could also improve its website and share more feedback, analysts conclude in first-of-its-kind report.
Management
What Popular Government Service Providers Could Teach Other Agencies
First of its kind report looks at successful practices that could be replicated governmentwide.
Management
Shutdown’s Damage to IRS Morale and Customer Service Will Linger, Study Finds
The appropriations lapse occurred during filing season, the agency’s busiest time of year, and will affect next year’s filing season as well.
Oversight
Federal Election Commission Faces Growing Backlog in Enforcement Docket
A long-standing problem is exacerbated by the FEC’s recent loss of a quorum.
Management
Trump Taps Former Corporate Lawyer to Lead Regulatory Rollbacks
Paul Ray has been the acting head of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs for six months.
Oversight
Whistleblower is Vulnerable to Retaliation Due to Limited Intelligence Community Protections
Under the law, the president is responsible for ensuring whistleblowers are protected, but experts say the law never accounted for a president leading the attack on a whistleblower.
Oversight
Grassley Deviates From Other Senate Republicans and Supports Ukraine Whistleblower
Senator says he believes the whistleblower followed the law and should be protected.
Management
It’s Finally Here: GSA’s New Consolidated Schedule
Tuesday’s solicitation will begin the process of turning 24 award schedules into a single contracting vehicle for products and services.
Oversight