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Federal retirement processing speeds quicken, backlog being addressed

It’s the third straight month of record-fast processing times, a pace that had not been achieved in more than two years. OPM said.

2 weeks ago

Federal prison sex abuse must be rooted out, Justice official says

Any sexual activity between a prison worker and an inmate is illegal.

4 weeks ago

Federal Oversight

What’s the real value of the US Defense Department audit?

The eventual passing grade is actually secondary to the kind of progress driven by the audit.

Federal workers comp program risked lethal fentanyl prescriptions

For government employees who get injured on the job, the Federal Employees’ Compensation program finances medical care and other resources.

5 weeks ago

Senator demands DEA boss explain no-bid contracts, hires

Milgram’s boosters inside and outside the agency have defended her actions as part of an ongoing effort to clean house.

5 weeks ago

DEA chief faces probe into ‘swampy’ hires, no-bid contracts

Among the spending under scrutiny is $4.7 million for “strategic planning and communication” and other contracts used to hire people Milgram knew.

5 weeks ago

Taliban may be getting bulk of US aid sent to Afghanistan

A government watchdog says US officials can't say how much of the money is going to help civilians and how much is being stolen.

6 weeks ago

Veterans get protections from retaliation at government agencies

Over the years, the courts have debated whether USERRA protects veterans against workplace harassment.

7 weeks ago

Software bots less effective than HUD claimed, watchdog says

Officials said staffing was their greatest challenge to supporting its bot program.

3 months ago

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.

3 months ago

Sexual harassment of corrections staff plagues Bureau of Prisons

Correctional officers also work more overtime on average than any other BOP position.

3 months ago

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.

4 months ago

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.

4 months ago

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.”

4 months ago

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.

4 months ago

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.

4 months ago

The Pentagon is seen from Air Force One as it flies over Washington, March 2, 2022.

DoD finance chief sexually harassed subordinates, used racial slur

An inspector general report substantiated several claims of misconduct against Doug Glenn.

4 months ago

A National Guard soldier oversees an area where the border wall ends in Del Rio, on Nov. 7, 2021.

Texas National Guard soldier shoots migrant at border

An internal document obtained by Army Times does not indicate that the migrant was armed.

4 months ago

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.

5 months ago

Watchdogs

Federal Watchdogs | Federal Times

It’s the third straight month of record-fast processing times, a pace that had not been achieved in more than two years. OPM said.

Any sexual activity between a prison worker and an inmate is illegal.

The eventual passing grade is actually secondary to the kind of progress driven by the audit.

For government employees who get injured on the job, the Federal Employees’ Compensation program finances medical care and other resources.

Milgram’s boosters inside and outside the agency have defended her actions as part of an ongoing effort to clean house.

Among the spending under scrutiny is $4.7 million for “strategic planning and communication” and other contracts used to hire people Milgram knew.

A government watchdog says US officials can't say how much of the money is going to help civilians and how much is being stolen.

Over the years, the courts have debated whether USERRA protects veterans against workplace harassment.

Officials said staffing was their greatest challenge to supporting its bot program.

New inspector general report explores the collapse of the Afghan security forces.

Correctional officers also work more overtime on average than any other BOP position.

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s IT infrastructure struggled under pandemic telework.

A letter was sent to President Biden and Congressional leaders substantiating all or parts of five complaints.

Such outdated equipment is a risk, GAO warns, as “malicious actors are becoming more willing and capable of carrying out cyberattacks.”

The former president has been relying on Truth Social, which he launched after being blocked from Twitter.

A watchdog investigated Douglas Glenn over claims of misconduct while working at the Department of Defense.

An inspector general report substantiated several claims of misconduct against Doug Glenn.

An internal document obtained by Army Times does not indicate that the migrant was armed.

One reason for the optimism is the infusion of billions from Democratic-powered legislation signed into law this summer.