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Why 20 years wasn’t enough to train the Afghan army to win
New inspector general report explores the collapse of the Afghan security forces.
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Retirement
OPM’s retirement backlog worsens to start 2023′s peak intake season
There are more than $83 billion worth of annual annuity payments made to nearly 2.7 million federal beneficiaries.
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Sexual harassment of corrections staff plagues Bureau of Prisons
Correctional officers also work more overtime on average than any other BOP position.
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Most HUD computers missed security checkups amid pandemic telework: IG
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s IT infrastructure struggled under pandemic telework.
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Safety chief alleges violations at Indiana munitions facility
A letter was sent to President Biden and Congressional leaders substantiating all or parts of five complaints.
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Federal agencies stymied by ancient IT infrastructure, staffing woes
Such outdated equipment is a risk, GAO warns, as “malicious actors are becoming more willing and capable of carrying out cyberattacks.”
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Donald Trump to be allowed back on Facebook after 2-year ban
The former president has been relying on Truth Social, which he launched after being blocked from Twitter.
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Office of Personnel Management staff page drops Glenn as agency CFO
A watchdog investigated Douglas Glenn over claims of misconduct while working at the Department of Defense.
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DoD finance chief sexually harassed subordinates, used racial slur
An inspector general report substantiated several claims of misconduct against Doug Glenn.
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Texas National Guard soldier shoots migrant at border
An internal document obtained by Army Times does not indicate that the migrant was armed.
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Watchdog sees ‘light at the end of the tunnel’ for the IRS
One reason for the optimism is the infusion of billions from Democratic-powered legislation signed into law this summer.
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1 in 5 government passwords were cracked by Interior’s own hack
Find out if you're using the most common password at the department.
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Pentagon lacks big picture for fighter jet procurement, watchdog says
The Pentagon plans to spend about $100 billion in the next five years to modernize its tactical aviation fleets.
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Air Force pilot who ejected from F-35B released from the hospital
The jet bounced upon impact, went nose down and spun around.
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Army general faulted by inspector general for White House misconduct
An Army one-star general who led the White House Military Office may face punishment.
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Hundreds of DHS workers were Oath Keepers, POGO investigation finds
Some members of the Oath Keepers had worked in sensitive roles at the department.
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Google wanted exclusive dibs on a priceless trove of military tissue samples. A dozen DoD officials raised ethical, legal concerns.
Google has long sought access to a priceless trove of veterans’ medical data.
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White House steps in as Navy, Pentagon feud over amphibious ship
Lawmakers have panned Navy shipbuilding plans and force structure designs for being cost-constrained, rather than simply telling Congress what it needs.
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