Agency Oversight
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The Forest Service has implemented new programs in attempt to reverse employee harassment, misconduct and retaliation, but victims say the agency's efforts "check the box" instead of changing culture.
November 16, 2018 -
House Democrats anticipate a full slate of investigations and oversight actions once they gain the majority in January, but on at least one longstanding issue, the Justice Department's inspector general has given no indication of whether his office look into the matter.
November 16, 2018 -
A newly-signed memorandum of understanding sets out new ways in which DHS and DoD will share resources to combat cyber threats.
November 16, 2018 -
The IRS has been systematically underpaying whistleblowers responsible for tens of millions of dollars from tax cheats, possibly because of what might be a mistaken calculation.
November 16, 2018 -
DoD's first ever audit was a failure, but leaders say what's important is that the Pentagon learns from it.
November 15, 2018 -
The Pentagon's second-ranking officials says the number of U.S. active-duty troops deployed to the U.S.-Mexico border has "pretty much peaked" at the current total of 5,800
November 15, 2018 -
After 20 years of studying public servants, the IBM Center for the Business of Government has published a sort of summary book with advice for a bumpy future.
November 15, 2018 -
Attorney Trey Thatcher joined Federal Drive with Tom Temin to outline his case against a VA medical center in Tennessee.
November 15, 2018 -
In today's Federal Newscast, the Postal Service lost money for the 12th straight year, although a rate increase on stamps could help.
November 15, 2018 -
The day after getting the green light to significantly raise postal rates in 2019, the Postal Service marked its 12th straight fiscal year of net financial losses.
November 14, 2018 -
If the administration took time to think about veteran hiring in a more holistic way, it could offer some veterans who have traditionally struggled to find good jobs an opportunity to build a career in a stable job with good pay and benefits.
November 14, 2018 -
Federal agencies and contractors need to build what one expert calls a resilient cybersecurity culture to stay one step ahead of evolving cyber threats.
November 14, 2018 -
Diana Maurer from the Government Accountability Office joined Federal Drive with Tom Temin to discuss recommendations for creating more cohesive procedures for munitions between armed services.
November 14, 2018 -
In today's Federal Newscast, the Office of Personnel Management's inspector general assesses what the agency has done to improve its cybersecurity controls since the 2014 data breach.
November 14, 2018 -
Virginia's senior senator demanded a briefing after a news report prompted more allegations of substandard housing conditions on military bases.
November 14, 2018