Tom Temin
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Through asset forfeiture and other means, the Justice Department generates billions of dollars to assist state law enforcement agencies on the war against drugs. Kelly McFadden, director of the financial statement and audit office for the Justice inspector general, explained on Federal Drive with Tom Temin how that money is accounted for.
February 17, 2017 -
The armed services' financial accounting does not have the best reputation when it comes to the accuracy required for clean opinions from auditors. Because of this, they remain on the high-risk list maintained by the Government Accountability Office. Asif Khan, director of financial management and assurance issues at GAO, explained more on Federal Drive with Tom Temin.
February 17, 2017 -
In today's Top Federal Headlines, two democratic congressman publish a resource guide to show federal employees how to safely speak out against potential or real wrongdoings.
February 17, 2017 -
Many federal employees will discover in this year's tax season that even if they received a pay raise, they will not keep all of it. Tammy Flanagan, a federal benefits expert from the National Institute of Transition Planning, joined Federal Drive with Tom Temin to talk about the effects of the Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA) on tax refunds.
February 16, 2017 -
The Army is required to provide Intel and weather information to soldiers in the field. The military branch opted to solicit for a development contract instead of diving into commercial software to complete the task. What happened next might be surprising, and Joe Petrillo, a procurement attorney with Petrillo and Powell, joined Federal Drive with Tom Temin to provide some context.
February 16, 2017 -
The GAO High-Risk List indicates management weaknesses, but refrains from ascribing evil motives or impugning people's integrity.
February 16, 2017 -
In today's Top Federal Headlines, after a one week deployment, Defense Department leaders say they are receiving positive feedback on its new electronic health record system.
February 16, 2017 -
The hiring freeze gives federal agencies room to be more strategic about their workforce and hiring practices. Margot Conrad, director of education and outreach at the Partnership for Public Service, joins Federal Drive with Tom Temin to discuss maintaining and building relationships with colleges and universities for future hiring purposes.
February 15, 2017 -
The Transportation Department isn't as under the microscope as other federal agencies, but new Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao will still have a significant agenda. Katie Thomson, a partner at Morrison Foerster and former general counsel to DoT and its biggest component, the FAA joins Federal Drive with Tom Temin to review it.
February 15, 2017 -
In today's Top Federal Headlines, the Government Accountability office adds three new areas to its high risk list and removes one.
February 15, 2017 -
Created in 1942 to help with efforts against Japan during WWII, the Navy Construction Batallion, or Seabees, is celebrating its 75th anniversary in 2017. Navy Capt. Cheryl Hansen, commanding officer of the Seabees in Gulfport, Miss., joins Federal Drive with Tom Temin to discuss its history and give a look ahead.
February 15, 2017 -
FBI Chief Information Officer Gordon Bitko said there’s nothing wrong with technology-driven innovations that help employees perform their missions. The problem is the lack of coordination from on high.
February 14, 2017 -
Cars coming from Mexico can reach half the world's market with no tariffs, twice as much as cars built in the U.S.
February 14, 2017 -
A plan for rebuilding the nation's infrastructure would cut across several agencies — Transportation, EPA, Interior and maybe Commerce. And that might be part of the difficulty of getting it done. Roll Call Senior Editor David Hawkings shares his take on Federal Drive with Tom Temin.
February 14, 2017 -
One group representing federal scientists is urging President Donald Trump to finish work it says was left unfinished by the Obama administration. Namely, establishing and enforcing policies for transparency and sharing when it comes to scientific information. Jeff Ruch, executive director of Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility, shares more on Federal Drive with Tom Temin.
February 14, 2017