Agency Oversight
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Thousands of career and political federal employees own stock in companies their agencies regulate.
November 01, 2022 -
Certain migrants to the United States are allowed to stay pending immigration court proceedings. That means Homeland Security must keep track of their family status and where they end up. This process needs a technology update.
October 31, 2022 -
The Postal Service, like nearly every federal entity, has strict legal limits on how much executives can get paid. There are a few exceptions though.
October 28, 2022 -
The Information Technology and Innovation Foundation ITIF, has analyzed federal customer service and found one thing the government needs to strengthen is how it measures digital services effectiveness.
October 27, 2022 -
Auditors have found that the Special Operations Command has trouble with oversight of its command and control or C-2 structures.
October 26, 2022 -
The Defense Department has been working under a leadership diversity plan since the Obama administration. Here is an update on its progress.
October 24, 2022 -
In today's Federal Newscast: GAO said better policies are needed for the treatment of some 5,000 government dogs. OMB is expected to soon issue guidance on a recent ruling on the COVID-19 vaccine. And TSA rolls out a new machine, at small airports, to get you through the security line faster.
October 20, 2022 -
What federal managers need to know better to handle OSC investigations.
October 19, 2022 -
The General Services Administration has completed two rounds of a three round plan to sell off unneeded federal buildings. It hasn't gone all that well.
October 19, 2022 -
In today's Federal Newscast: The GAO has some advice for the Army to make sure it shoots straight. With some 14 million tax returns needing attention and $80 billion in new funding, the IRS is confident it can do the job. And the TSA is taking new steps to ensure America's railways are not susceptible to cyberattacks.
October 19, 2022 -
A long-term vacancy at the Office of Management and Budget will remain unfilled for longer than expected, at a time when the Biden administration is overseeing massive infrastructure and COVID-19 spending.
October 19, 2022 -
Sen. Bob Casey (D-Pa.), chairman of the Special Committee on Aging, is leading the charge to bring some sunlight onto agency 508 efforts after accountability from Congress, agencies has dropped over the last decade.
October 18, 2022 -
Among this year's class of new fellows of the National Academy of Public Administration, are a few people from the legislative branch. Among them, Zina Merritt, the chief diversity management officer at the Government Accountability Office.
October 18, 2022 -
The Postal Service says it's ready to deliver mail-in ballots and election mail ahead of Election Day this November.
October 17, 2022 -
Recently, the White House released a document called the Comprehensive Framework for Responsible Development of Digital Assets. It summarizes Treasury Department studies of potential crypto policies and regulations. For what it could mean for federal regulators and the digital asset industry, Federal News Network's Eric White spoke to Dennis Kelleher, co-founder and president of Better Markets, for the Federal Drive with Tom Temin. Kelleher is also a former member of the Federal Reserve's Banking and Securities Agency Review Team.
October 17, 2022