Stronger Controls over ATF Ammunition Urged
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives has effective controls over the weapons in its possession–including items it has …More
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OPM has issued further guidance on complying with the 2015 Federal Cybersecurity Workforce Assessment Act, which was aimed at improving …More
IG Emphasizes Importance of Accurate Staffing
The Postal Service could make better use of a modeling tool to determine optimal staffing levels at mail processing facilities, …More
Some Agencies Can’t Account for Their Own Guidance, Says Report
Many agencies are failing to comply with requirements regarding guidance they issue that impose requirements on the private sector or …More
Justice IG Sends Alert on Fundraising Outside the CFC
The Justice Department IG’s office has issued a management advisory on fundraising in the workplace apart from the government’s official …More
Agencies to Be Invited to Play in Innovation Sandbox
The SBA is developing an “innovation sandbox” for agencies to test new technologies and methodologies, under a grant from the …More
Background Checks of Health Care Providers Called Lacking at VA
Background investigations are required for most VA medical facility staff, including physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and laboratory technicians, but many of …More
Registration Opens on Major Annual EEO Conference
The EEOC has opened registration for the largest annual conference on EEO policies applying to federal employees, the Examining Conflicts …More
Report Recommends Tighter Controls over Consultants at FAS
GSA’s Federal Acquisition Service “needs to improve its award and administration controls to ensure consulting contracts are properly planned and …More
VA Questioned on Use of Expanded Disciplinary Powers
A half-dozen Senate Democrats, including the ranking Democrat on the Veterans Affairs Committee, Sen. Jon Tester of Montana, have questioned …More
Prospects Uncertain for Wider Changes to Disciplinary Policies
A letter from a group of Senate Democrats questioning the VA’s use of its enhanced disciplinary policies–which some of its …More
Concerns Raised about Federal Employee Personal Data Security
The chairmen of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee and two of its subcommittees have told OPM that they …More
Postal IG Seeks Tighter Controls of Vehicle Expense Cards
The Postal Service IG has raised concerns about management of the Voyager credit cards the agency uses to pay for …More
More Guidance Needed on Using Telework to Save Space, Says GAO
Reducing the need for office space is a commonly cited benefit, and goal, of telework but agencies are not reaping …More
FLRA Revises Electronic Filing System
The FLRA has revised its electronic filing system for appeals and other filings in arbitration, negotiability, unfair labor practice and …More
