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Despite a smaller budget and more laws to follow, the IRS survived the 2015 tax season relatively unscathed.
The Transportation Department isn’t implementing the Federal IT Acquisition Reform Act like many of its cohorts. DoT has an 800-pound gorilla to deal with called the Federal Aviation Administration. In his weekly feature, Inside the Reporter’s Notebook Federal News Radio's executive editor Jason Miller writes about why DoT must customize its FITARA implementation.
The DoD is unlike any government agency, which means Defense's Office of Inspector General is not quite like every other OIG. Jon Rymer, the man who holds that office, tells In Depth's Francis Rose what makes his office unique.
The emphasis on customer services across government includes a higher profile for feedback. The latest social media site to give agencies feedback on employee performance and mission delivery is Yelp. Justin Herman of the General Services Administration tells In Depth with Francis Rose the deal with Yelp is just one of many opportunities for agencies to interact with citizens.
As OMB finalizes new FISMA metrics for 2016, agencies and IGs continue to struggle with a disconnect over risk versus compliance.
Attorney Bob Metzger with Rogers Joseph O'Donnell, PC, joins host Roger Waldron for a wide ranging discussion of the federal government's cybersecurity policies and regulations including the new DFARS cyber rule. September 15, 2015
Congressional polarization and gridlock have been tough on federal agencies and their ability to function effectively. The Partnership for Public Service has tried to quantify this effect. Its findings, titled Government Disservice, come out later today. It highlights four areas where federal agencies have been hit hardest. John Palguta is the vice president for policy at the Partnership for Public Service. He joined the Federal Drive with Tom Temin with more.
The Office of Inspector General says the Department of Homeland Security is struggling to keep its component agencies on the same page for communication and coordination of missions.
A new memo from Office of Personnel Management Acting Director Beth Cobert does little to ease her Inspector General's concerns with OPM's Infrastructure Improvement Project.
A 2010 piece of legislation requires federal agencies to measure progress on priority goals with five distinct categories when they report to Congress and the public. But agencies don't always follow those standards. That's according to a new report from the Government Accountability Office. Chris Mihm, managing director for strategic issues at GAO, discussed the report on In Depth with Francis Rose.
The Office of Special Counsel saw a 17 percent jump in whistleblower retaliations and other personnel cases in 2014 as compared to 2013. OSC tells Congress it expects 2015 will be busier.
The Veterans Health Administration ran out of money this fiscal year. It was about to close hospitals before Congress stepped in to help. To make sure this never happens again, Dr. David Shulkin, VHA’s new leader, has told his chief medical officers to work closely with financial managers. Chief Financial Officer Kathleen Turco tells Federal News Radio’s Emily Kopp more.
An audit by the Treasury IG for Tax Administration found the IRS could complete cases for late-paying federal employees and retirees much faster if it makes changes to how it collects the money.
With only 10 days left to pass sweeping budget deals and little agreement over proposals, Congress' likely options are pass a continuing resolution, or force a shutdown.