Office of Special Counsel
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In today's Federal Newscast, over 30 veterans service organizations asked Senate and House Veterans Affairs leadership to help secure specific funding for the VA MISSION Act.
June 21, 2018 -
A federal judge will hear a motion for summary judgment on several federal unions' objections to the president's recent executive orders in U.S. District Court on July 25.
June 20, 2018 -
In today's Federal Newscast, a whistleblower and the Office of Special Counsel said inspectors with the Federal Aviation Administration cleared planes for take off even though they did not have all of the needed safety information.
June 18, 2018 -
In today's Federal Newscast, a new proposal rolls back what the White House deems over-regulation of the commercial space launch industry.
May 25, 2018 -
The Office of Special Counsel is investigating whether the Environmental Protection Agency violated the Hatch Act over a politically charged tweet sent last month.
May 04, 2018 -
Whether you are a deplorable or a member of the resistance, this is no time to drag your politics to the office. The midterm elections promise to be a trial in terms of avoiding Hatch Act violations. Special Counsel Henry Kerner joined Federal Drive with Tom Temin for a reminder and some new guidance.
May 02, 2018 -
In today's Federal Newscast, the Office of Special Counsel found that FCC Commissioner Michael O'Reilly violated the Hatch Act stumping for conservative candidates during a speech.
May 02, 2018 -
In today's Federal Newscast, three agencies are working on a spacecraft that could destroy an asteroid with a nuclear weapon.
March 12, 2018 -
In today's Federal Newscast, the Office of Special Counsel updates its its guidance regarding when federal employees' use of social media violates the Hatch Act.
March 08, 2018 -
Two executives of the Federal Communications Commission are coming under fire for alleged ethics violations.
March 01, 2018 -
The Office of Special Counsel reminds agencies of employee whistleblower rights, as the Justice Department tightens its control on communication to Congress.
February 22, 2018 -
In today's Federal Newscast, a new report for the Government Accountability Office critiqued the Homeland Security Department's implementation of the Cybersecurity Workforce Assessment Act.
February 08, 2018 -
The Army has fallen short in dealing with retaliation against whistleblowers. Example? The Teresa Gilbert case.
February 06, 2018 -
In today's Federal Newscast, the Defense Security Service said it's considering whether or not to provide guidance on asking about cryptocurrency ownership during the clearance process.
February 06, 2018 -
In today's Federal Newscast, Senator Claire McCaskill wants to know more about OMB's plans for the Homeland Security Department, with a potential pay freeze for civilian employees on the table.
January 29, 2018