Defense News
Why some security clearance cases are taking longer in recent months
Hiring/Retention
OPM looks to update screening processes, standards for federal employment
Inside the IC
DCSA opens ‘front door’ to next-gen background investigation system
Defense News
OMB sees 2022 as ‘most significant year’ for security clearance reform
Defense
New vetting guidelines set to advance security clearance reform ideas
Workforce
Security clearance software 're-baselined' after schedule slips
Federal Newscast
Interior IG refers investigation into Sec. Zinke to Justice Dept.
Reporter's Notebook
Navy making new moves to reduce background investigation backlog
Agency Oversight
Justice obtains 27th guilty plea in background investigations ‘flushing’ case
Congress
4 bills that could hitch a ride if Congress passes a budget omnibus later this month
Federal Drive
David Berteau: Federal contractors worry more about security background checks
Federal Drive
David Berteau: Security-check backlog reduction effort hits new hurdle
Contracts/Awards
Why Trump's hiring freeze could bring new opportunities, challenges to contractors
Management
New audit reveals OPM's weak oversight of background check reviews
Management
Fixing the security clearance mess starts with bringing background investigations back in house
Congress
Concerns over quality continue to plague OPM's background investigations
Management
OPM's crackdown on background check fraud leads to jail time -- for some
Management
OMB: Plan for implementing security-clearance fixes coming soon
Congress
Senate bill blocks background-check firms from reviewing own work
Congress
Congress eyeing legislative fix for security clearances
Management
OPM brings background investigation reviews in-house
Management
Background check firm in hot water for 'flushing' records