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An investigative report by the Veteran Affairs Department's internal watchdog has taken a look at what VA Secretary Robert Wilkie did when he was confronted with a sexual assault allegation at the flagship medical center in the nation's capital
In today's Federal Newscast: Firings at the Defense Business Board make room for Trump loyalists. The Air Force tries out life coaches. Feds might get to carry over more unused vacation time.
In today's Federal Newscast, top Democrats on the House and Senate VA Committees say Secretary Robert Wilkie is using government time and taxpayer money to take politically motivated trips to states key to the upcoming presidential and Senate races.
The Department of Veterans Affairs said it will take months, years in some cases, to implement needed changes to its sexual harassment policies, training and reporting structures.
Forensic algorithms have become a routine tool for federal law enforcement agencies. The Government Accountability Office finds the algorithms are used to tie crime scene evidence to individuals with fingerprints or DNA on record.
The Department of Veterans Affairs was on track to roll out an initial set of electronic health record capabilities at its first site in Spokane, Washington, in July. But the coronavirus pandemic has paused those plans indefinitely.
At least 40% of employees at the Department of Veterans Affairs could be absent at any one time during a severe coronavirus outbreak, the agency estimated. VA's inspector general and employee unions have also expressed concerns with staffing and supply shortages.
Members on the House Veterans Affairs Committee say they plan to double down on their oversight of VA's electronic health record modernization amid a recent decision to delay the initial rollout.
In today's Federal Newscast, three senators want the Government Accountability Office to evaluate the process non-citizen service members go through to become naturalized.
A sexual assault allegation from inside a VA hospital has led to rancor among officials.
In today's Federal Newscast, the Congressional Budget Office found federal employees are contributing and saving more for retirement, due to two Thrift Savings Plan policy changes.
In today's Federal Newscast, IT security controls continue to be a material weakness for the financial management systems at the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Senators asked VA for a response to foreign information operations targeting veterans as the House held its first hearing on the issue.
In today's Federal Newscast, Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) wants the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's inspector general to start an investigation.