March 28, 2020

Trump calls USNS Comfort leaving for New York a 'message of hope and solidarity'

March 28, 2020

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President Donald Trump gave remarks as the USNS Comfort, a ship loaned to the novel coronavirus cause by the U.S. Navy, departed for New York, saying the government is working to "vanquish the virus."

February 27, 2020

State Dept. kicks NPR reporter off trip after Secretary Pompeo berates her colleague

January 27, 2020

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An NPR correspondent was kicked off of Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's trip to Europe and Central Asia, days after the top U.S. diplomat berated another reporter at the news organization, called her a liar and demanded she find Ukraine on a map.

January 18, 2020

House impeachment managers file case brief against Trump ahead of Senate trial

January 18, 2020

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House Democrats filed a brief on Saturday outlining their formal case against President Donald Trump, as the Senate impeachment trial is set to continue next week.

January 17, 2020

President Trump issues guidance asserting students' right to pray in public schools

January 17, 2020

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President Donald Trump issued new guidance on Thursday, asserting a First Amendment right of students to pray in public schools across the United States.

December 15, 2019

Former GOP Sen. Trent Lott says Senate on right track for upcoming impeachment trial

January 15, 2020

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Former Republican Sen. Trent Lott joined "Powerhouse Politics" on Wednesday, weighing in on the fate of an upcoming Senate impeachment trial against President Donald Trump, likely to begin next week.

January 12, 2020

Pentagon IDs 2 US soldiers killed in Afghanistan

January 12, 2020

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House Democrats filed a brief on Saturday outlining their formal case against President Donald Trump, as the Senate impeachment trial is set to continue next week.

November 26, 2019

First lady Melania Trump booed as she gives remarks at opioid awareness summit

November 26, 2019

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First lady Melania Trump was welcomed to the stage at an opioid awareness summit in Baltimore on Tuesday with some cheers, but also a loud chorus of boos that continued for almost a minute.

November 19, 2019

Who are the attorneys asking questions at the public impeachment hearings?

November 19, 2019

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The second week of public impeachment hearings began Tuesday, featuring many faces familiar to viewers who have been paying close attention and the faces of two attorneys, who may be unfamiliar.

October 25, 2019

Former VA Secretary David Shulkin speaks out about what he calls 'shadow government' under Trump

October 25, 2019

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Former VA Secretary David Shulkin joined ABC News' "The Briefing Room" on Friday, expressing concern over a "shadow government" within the Trump administration that, he said, made it more difficult to do his job.

October 13, 2019

2020 candidate Sen. Elizabeth Warren uses false ads to lash out at Facebook CEO

October 13, 2019

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Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren continued her campaign against Facebook, one day after she posted false ads on the social media platform to see if she could prove to voters that Mark Zuckerberg's team values profit over facts.

August 08, 2019

Travel expenses could be a little lighter for feds in fiscal 2020

August 8, 2019

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GSA releases its fiscal 2020 per diem rates for federal employees traveling on official business, showcasing a slight increase in allowances.

August 05, 2019

Federal workforce sees slight drop in retirement claims in July

August 5, 2019

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Recent Office of Personnel Management retirement numbers show less claims in July, an increase in claims processed and a decrease in processing time.

August 02, 2019

New Air Force enrichment program takes off, with major success

August 2, 2019

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Chief Master Sgt. Erick Fierro says the Air Force’s enrichment program was designed to show each airman how their job contributes to mission success.

July 12, 2019

Air Force official stresses vitality of compromise between industry, government

July 12, 2019

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As government contracting becomes more and more complicated, the defense community must learn how to heed industry requests more often. Lt. Gen. Duke Richardson, recently appointed the Air Force’s top acquisition official, said an agreement goes both ways.

July 11, 2019

Section 809 chairman shares quick fixes for defense acquisition

July 11, 2019

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Section 809 Chairman Dave Drabkin shared several recommendations for the Defense Department acquisition process that can be implemented immediately, without Congressional approval.

July 09, 2019

OPM claims backlog isn't going anywhere, June retirment numbers show

July 9, 2019

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While April and May produced record low numbers, June took a different turn as OPM received more retirement claims with less being processed.

April 23, 2019

Shanahan appoints new DoD digital service director

April 23, 2019

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Brett Goldstein will take the reins sometime this week from founding Defense Digital Service director Chris Lynch. He was personally recruited by Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan.

April 19, 2019

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VA IG: Decentralization to blame for housing stipend, IT shortfalls

April 19, 2019

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Department of Veterans Affairs' Inspector General Michael Missal said despite enthusiasm for the passage of the Forever GI bill, the agency has yet to meet a single deadline.

April 10, 2019

House dems say 2020 budget 'dead-on-arrival' for TSA, Coast Guard

April 10, 2019

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House lawmakers are skeptical 2020 budget requests will be enough to tackle attrition, morale and recruitment challenges for TSA or the U.S. Coast Guard.

April 08, 2019

Intel agencies aim to be hiring ‘model’ for disabled employees

April 8, 2019

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The federal intelligence community has been encouraged by the Office of the Director of National Intelligence to promote the retention and hiring of employees who suffer from disabilities.

April 03, 2019

DoD could award more contracts to companies with disabled workforce

April 3, 2019

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DoD wants to amend the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement to implement a demonstration project giving Defense agencies more incentive to purchase contracts directly from eligible firms employing those with severe disabilities.

March 28, 2019

Coast Guard focuses on readiness, hiring for 2020 in shadow of shutdown

March 28, 2019

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Commandant Karl Schultz stood before the House on Tuesday laying out the agency’s many concerns and promises. Schultz said fiscal 2020 will focus mainly on readiness and addressing maritime challenges.

March 27, 2019

Perry defends proposed 2020 budget despite cuts to ‘critical’ programs

March 27, 2019

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Lawmakers say a decrease in funding for Energy’s 2020 budget could hurt “critical” energy and national security programs, as well as global competitiveness. Secretary Rick Perry defends cuts, claiming the agency is becoming more sustainable with its investments.

March 01, 2019

TSP returns still positive for year, many fall in February

March 1, 2019

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Fear of shutdowns and the potential impact on federal retirement plans may or may not have put a dent in positive Thrift Savings Plan returns for February.

February 21, 2019

A new Congress doesn’t necessarily equal a new agenda

Feb. 21, 2019

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At least five bills have been reintroduced in the 116th Congress by incumbent lawmakers. And as the fog of last month’s partial government shutdown clears, it’s possible more bills have or will resurface.

February 15, 2019

Kilmer: It’s ‘well past due’ for Congress to modernize

Feb. 15, 2019

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A new select committee is tasked with finding ways to update how Congress conducts day-to-day business. It has one year to provide recommendations.

February 01, 2019

Post shutdown, TSP starts 2019 with relatively positive returns

Feb. 1, 2019

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Despite what seemed like shutdown withdrawal fever, January 2019 produced steady growth in Thrift Savings Plan returns

January 29, 2019

OPM tells DC-area feds to go home early

Jan. 29, 2019

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The Office of Personnel Management on Tuesday morning said employees may request unscheduled leave to depart prior to staggered departure times as weather conditions worsen.

January 16, 2019

GSA, White House must improve security of federal facilities

Jan. 16, 2019

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The General Services Administration approves the technologies and the vendors and the White House sets the parameters for the security of federal facilities. But GAO says upgrades aren't happening quickly enough.

January 15, 2019

Shutdown shakeup: Legislation introduced in support of federal employees

Jan. 15, 2019

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As the record-breaking shutdown continues, here’s a comprehensive list of legislation introduced by lawmakers to build resilience in the workforce and combat looming financial hardship.

January 10, 2019

New legislation could safeguard feds during government shutdown

Jan. 10, 2019

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Two bills were introduced this week in the House and Senate to combat chaos in federal employee lives triggered by the government shutdown, days away from becoming the longest in history.

December 07, 2018

OPM: Retirement backlog drops despite increase of claims

Dec. 7, 2018

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More retirement claims were processed in November than in the two months prior, but OPM still has work to do as 2019 approaches.

December 03, 2018

Most TSP funds see slight comeback in November

December 3, 2018

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Thrift Savings Plan data released on Monday shows most November returns taking a u-turn from previous month's red levels.

November 20, 2018

Upgrading federal agency apps? USDS can help

November 20, 2018​

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One of the original goals of digital transformation is to fully eradicate paper processes. The U.S. Digital Service is helping push agencies further toward meeting that goal.

November 01, 2018

TSP returns tumble even lower in October, many in the red

November 1, 2018​

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Thrift savings plan returns saw even steeper declines in October, compared to the last month. After the longest bull market in history, the numbers are bleeding red, according to a report released on Thursday.

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October 24, 2018

3 agencies praised for making customer experience top priority

October 24, 2018

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The Partnership for Public Service and Accenture detail the ways three agencies are leading the pack to overhaul their systems in order to meet customer needs

October 03, 2018

NIST launches data privacy initiative in midst of cyber metamorphosis

October 3, 2018

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The National Institute of Standards and Technology is spearheading an initiative to help agencies and organizations fill in the holes when it comes to implementation of data privacy protections.

October 02, 2018

White House, Pentagon cyber strategies give more leeway to fight back

October 2, 2018

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The Intelligence and National Security Alliance praises new plans of action from the White House and Defense Department that could help send a clear message to potential attackers that cyberthreats will be deterred in real-time.

October 02, 2018

Army Corps continues flood fighting efforts during tumultuous hurricane season

October 2, 2018

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The amount of hurricanes and damage resulting from the storms has hit record numbers in the last two years. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers continues to support disaster relief efforts from recent and past hurricane seasons.

September 14, 2019

NASA’s curiosity: Not just a rover on Mars

September 14, 2018

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News on space exploration may be largely focused on the moon and Mars these days, but NASA scientists within the Planetary Science Division are actively collecting data and information on all of the planets within the solar system. 

June 15, 2018

Specialized courses keep SOCOM one step ahead

June 15, 2018

Troops in the United States’ special operations forces already undergo physical training that sets the world standard for toughness and effectiveness — but they are chosen for their intellect and strategic capabilities. This is where Joint Special Operations University (JSOU) comes in. 

May 25, 2018

How federal agencies are honoring the fallen on Memorial Day

May 25, 2018

How are the agencies remembering the fallen? Federal News Radio compiled a selection of Tweets and Facebook posts from government social media accounts that are dedicated to remembering those who lost their lives in the line of duty to their country.

April 10, 2018

USDS: Successful IT modernization projects depend on testing early & often

April 10, 2018

Since the agency's founding in September 2015, their teams have worked with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Customs and Border Protection, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Transportation Security Agency, and with partners at the White House, Health and Human Services, and the State and Defense Departments on projects to modernize legacy IT systems and programs.

March 20, 2018

Outdated systems hinder DoJ from responding to cyber threats in real time

March 20, 2018

Like many federal agencies, the Justice Department has an urgent need to modernize some of its outdated IT systems. The task falls under the purview of the agency chief information officer, and he's more than ready to upgrade. But how can an agency get started? Joe Klimavicz, DoJ CIO, said it starts with identifying which systems are considered legacy.

March 13, 2018

Software as a service: Solution for slow modernization of legacy systems?

March 13, 2018

Engineers, members of the military and federal employees need to have the same capabilities out in the field as they would in their office. But cybersecurity and the protection of secure data becomes even more important when you move to a more mobile platform and other applications, Garcia said.

March 09, 2018

VA official says it’s his mission to re-centralize HR offices

March 9, 2018

The largest amount of disconnect comes from the lack of consistencies. When faced with a similar dilemma, two HR offices may handle the situation differently. Shelby said it is important for all of the offices to have a standard way of handling things like accommodation, retirement and hiring. One solution to this problem, he said, is consolidating these offices into one capability at a headquarters level.

March 07, 2018

Congress: Lack of leadership put SSA on ‘autopilot’ for too long

March 7, 2018

The Trump administration’s inability to fill the role, let alone nominate someone to the position, is only one of the issues SSA faces today. Whether it is the long wait times to speak to representatives, large claims backlog, lack of staff and funding or even a slow transition to more modern IT systems, SSA has developed performance challenges that are made worse by the lack of proper leadership.

March 01, 2018

Fear rises of open data becoming ‘endangered’ in Trump administration

March 1, 2018

Open data in federal agencies has been a priority of the government since President Barack Obama issued an executive order in 2013 to promote transparency. But the risks and fears that arose in the past may now be surfacing as the U.S. and other countries make the transition from pen-to-paper to online resources.

February 27, 2018

Army Corps: Cloud partnerships key to digital success thus far

February 27, 2018

U.S. ACE operated primarily on its own networks until this initiative started and Garcia said it was a learning curve to go from a private network to a joint Defense network and then work through the cloud access points and commercial vendors. He said the partnerships help to ensure that the change is timely and secure.

February 22, 2018

Infrastructure, artificial intelligence and other congressional efforts you may not have heard about

February 22, 2018

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Budgets, immigration reform and gun control may be sucking up all the oxygen on Capitol Hill right now, but some lawmakers are still carving out time to address issues that federal agencies and contractors are confronting, like infrastructure, veterans’ access to health care and artificial intelligence. Here are three bills to keep your eye on...

February 20, 2018

Agencies employ ‘cloud’ thinking to streamline mission

February 20, 2018

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The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency is no stranger to cloud computing initiatives. Sierra Sellman said NGA is leading the way on executing and implementing capabilities into cloud systems — such as the Intelligence Community Information Technology Enterprise (ICITE), supracloud and Amazon’s GovCloud for example — that could one day involve all of the government agencies in collaboration.

February 09, 2018

NIH plans cloud commons project to host ‘tsunami’ of data

February 9, 2018

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The genome project is being conducted to signal particular genetic variations that may be associated with diseases and other health problems—such as cancers or obesity. The health data comes from individuals who have granted NIH centers to access to their records and hopefully use the genetic data to test, and find treatments.

January 01, 2020

Feds remain less than impressed as 5th CR looms

February 7, 2018

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When Federal News Radio surveyed federal employees in January, nearly 70 percent said it was “very likely” or “somewhat likely” that the government would at least have a partial shutdown. Results from the survey before, during the holiday season, showed only 48 percent believing a shutdown was possible.

February 06, 2018

It’s about time agencies stop paying dead people, legislators say

February 6, 2018

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Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.) introduced the Stopping Improper Payments to Deceased People Act on Feb. 6 with bipartisan, bicameral support. Warner introduced similar legislation in 2015 with the same goal of cutting down on government spending.

February 02, 2018

Federal agencies score all-time high on customer satisfaction survey

February 2, 2018

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Maybe federal websites have improved, or perhaps federal employees are more courteous on the phone. Or maybe things simply just happen a lot faster these days. Whatever the reason, satisfaction with the service they get from the federal government reached an 11-year high in 2017, according to the results of the latest annual survey from the American Customer Satisfaction Index.

February 01, 2018

New year brings a steady increase of TSP returns

February 1, 2018

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The Thrifts Savings Plan has taken off in 2018, producing mostly positive returns in both the lifecycle and index funds. Four out of five TSP index funds saw a steady increase, almost all above three percent, even when compared to the across-the-board improvements from the end of 2017.

January 26, 2018

NDAA grants funds for special agency IT modernization projects

January 26, 2018

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The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) of 2018 gave federal agencies at least some of what they’ve wanted for years. Namely, a special pot of money dedicated to modernize IT systems and the services they deliver. That will change how IT is marketed and sold this year. Agencies already set aside money for these procurement projects. But the governmentwide increase could help speed up progress, according to Bloomberg Government’s Dan Snyder.

January 25, 2018

Excepted employees want lasting legislation protecting pay during shutdown

January 23, 2018

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The continuing resolution passed by Congress and signed by President Donald Trump on Monday may keep the government open until Feb. 8, but those who went without work question how and when they will get paid.  And so too do the excepted employees who were still required to work during the weekend shutdown.

January 17, 2018

‘Me Too’ movement unmasks need for culture change at DoD

January 12, 2018

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The Defense Department  has made some progress in coping with sexual harassment and abuse in the armed services, but the “Me Too” movement has more members talking, unmasking just how weak the system has been. Since 2013, DoD has worked under a congressional mandate to develop comprehensive policies. But those policies still lack a few essentials.

January 17, 2018

USPS keeping identities safe one delivery at a time

January 10, 2018

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The U.S. Postal Service, like many agencies, employs the use of technology in a wide variety of different applications. From package scanners to internal information systems, the Postal Service relies on well-honed management to keep its users and workers’ identities protected.

January 17, 2018

As net neutrality exits, 5G service is on its way

January 9, 2018

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The FCC voted on Dec. 14 to restore the internet as a public utility. This decision came after a new rule was launched in April 2017 to reverse the rulings. Carr said this is a positive step forward, as it opens more doors for different internet providers and potentially faster networks.

January 17, 2018

SEC’s burgeoning cyber unit taking securities fraud by storm

January 8, 2018

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The Securities and Exchange Commission is now up against a growing amount of digital securities fraud. In September, the agency even created a new cyber unit as part of the enforcement division to tackle the issue, the unit chief said.

January 01, 2020

NASA reaches out to commercial technology sector to improve space exploration

December 27, 2017

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NASA has launched its third round of funding for what it calls “tipping point” technologies. It wants to encourage companies to invest in the agency’s mission and develop technologies that can help with space exploration.

January 01, 2020

FSA: Use it before you lose it, or start paying now

December 19, 2017

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Flex dollars cannot be spent on insurance premiums, but can be used for prescriptions and over-the-counter medications. Medical equipment such as bandages, crutches or first-aid kits can also be purchased with FSA balances.

January 01, 2020

Trump administration wants more CBP agents, policy experts say not yet

December 18, 2017

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In his policy analysis, Border Patrol Termination Rates: Discipline and Performance Problems Signal Need for Reform, Alex Nowrasteh (policy analyst at the Cato Institute) outlined eight potential solutions to help cut down on personnel termination. These include: Establishing a hiring freeze, reorganizing DHS internal affairs, increasing accountability, more GAO audits, improving data, A quicker turnaround of misconduct investigations and increasing public oversight and strengthening post-hire investigations and polygraph testing.

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January 01, 2020

Former DHS secretary looks back on Unity of Effort, transition of power

December 1, 2017

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Some worry is expected during a transition from one secretary to the next. Will the initiatives created and passed under one administration move over to the next? How will the rules and regulations change under the new leadership? Will the workforce be affected? Johnson said it was a lot smoother than he anticipated.

January 01, 2020

Some agencies need jumpstart for FITARA requirements

November 30, 2017​

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Since 2010, the GAO has made about 800 recommendations to  federal agencies outlining areas that need to be improved to run more efficiently. A Nov. 17 report said only 56 percent of those suggestions have been implemented.

January 01, 2020

New special counsel dedicated to decreasing whistleblower retaliation caseload

November 30, 2017​

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According to OSHA, it is against the law for an agency or office to take action against an employee who reports safety concerns or other protected activity. However,  sometimes retaliation still occurs and that’s where OSC has stepped in.

January 01, 2020

FDA officials push for more effective use, storage of collected data

November 29, 2017​

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Since 2009, the FDA has been driven to improve its systems through not only data center optimization, but also focusing heavily on virtualization and giving the agency more power and better “up-time” in its offices.

January 01, 2020

Blue Cross-Blue Shield, FEEA partner up for Giving Tuesday

November 28, 2017​

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FEEA runs three programs and Warner said it is her goal to add a few more. The annual merit-based scholarship is one of the programs and is currently accepting applications. This scholarship is open to federal employees and their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

January 01, 2020

Peace Corps IG less than impressed with agency cybersecurity practices

November 27, 2017​

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In the agency’s annual report dissecting fiscal 2017, Peace Corps IG Kathy A. Buller listed recommendations for how the agency could improve its effectiveness and manage resources, while minimizing the risk of potential threats and abuse within the agency.

January 01, 2020

Fine tuning the federal government, one statistic at a time

October 23, 2017

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From information provided to agencies by residents receiving certain programs or services, such as health care and retirement, to general statistics collected by contractors and agencies to keep them informed of any changes or feedback from stakeholders, statistics have become a growing commodity in the federal government.

January 01, 2020

TSP falls flat in August, Hurricane Harvey brings relaxation of rules

September 4, 2017

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Out of the five TSP funds, only two returned with an increase in growth — the fixed-income index investment fund (F) and the C fund. The G Fund, or government securities investment fund, remained stagnant with with the same 0.19 percent return as in July.

January 01, 2020

SSA IG uncovers $37M in improper payments to deceased veterans

September 1, 2017

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In total, the inspector general estimated SSA paid about $37.7 million to at least 746 individuals after they were dead. If the VA records are not updated soon, the agency could issue approximately $7.3 million in improper payments over the next 12 months, according to the report.

January 01, 2020

DHS IG still leaning on FEMA to disallow Katrina funds

August 30, 2017

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While 13 years have passed since Katrina hit the Louisiana coast, funds are still being allocated to infrastructure repair. These grants are being used for improvements that the inspector general, John Roth, said weren’t caused by the storm.

January 01, 2020

Smaller nuclear reactors, more cost efficiency on horizon for DoE

August 29, 2017

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“The health of the nuclear sector is good,” Ed McGinnis, principle deputy assistant secretary for nuclear energy at the Department of Energy, said on Energy Department Month. “I can assure you after 26 years in the federal government, I have never seen a time where the administration is more strongly supportive of the role of nuclear energy as a clean base-load source of energy to complement the other sources of electricity in our nation.”

January 01, 2020

Proposed changes to VA not in favor of privatization, leadership says

August 7, 2017

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In an interview on the Federal Drive with Tom Temin, Shulkin outlined in detail some of the ways the Veteran Affairs Department would use the extra funds in a system of modernization projects, construction of new facilities and comprehensive public-private sector partnerships.

January 01, 2020

GAO pushes DoD for adaptive programs to detect, defend against insider threat

June 28, 2017

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The GAO found gaps in how the DoD approached potential technical and physical vulnerabilities that could later open the doors for an attack. A large majority of holes found in the system were based on mundane risks such as employees not following correct security procedures.

January 01, 2020

Reduction in support staff creates weakness in congressional capacity

June 26, 2017

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The real danger in not having impartial analysis is the possibility [that] Congress will fall back on documents and data provided exclusively by interest groups and lobbying efforts, which can affect how much power and resources it places in the hands of the executive branch.

January 01, 2020

BLM to save time, resources through data digitization

June 21, 2017

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“We’ve been working on developing the system so it is more of a national application, and that all offices are looking at similar data,” Wells said. “We are hoping that it will give us a better product out there.”

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January 01, 2020

Senior political officials barred from pay increases through end of 2017

May 19, 2017​

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Under this new extension, the pay freeze could continue through Jan. 6, 2018, or the last day of the traditional biweekly payroll schedule for 2017. The extension maintains the pay rates for covered political officials at 2013 levels, according to the OMB memo.

January 01, 2020

VA stakeholders want more money, updated facilities and staff

March 24, 2017​

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Due to aging infrastructure and lack of proper planning, Fuentes said many VA facilities have had to reach out to private contractors for updated technology and services. The report also recommended updating the processes by which the VA renovates and builds new facilities, updates technology or hires new staff.

January 01, 2020

More budget activity likely for contractors in fourth quarter of fiscal year

March 23, 2017

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Despite the Trump administration releasing it’s 53-page budget proposal last week and the current CR set to expire at the end of April, the budget for the final quarter of fiscal 2017 is still a mystery. Being better informed during the transition process will help contractors come out on top, especially since they aren’t directly in the middle of it, Larry Allen told Federal News Radio.

January 01, 2020

Senator pushes back against lack of transparency, accountability in regulatory process
March 20, 2017

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Thousands of rules come out each year from regulatory agencies that place a large burden on the economy. Sen. James Lankford (R-Okla.), chairman of the subcommittee on regulatory affairs and federal management, joined Federal Drive with Tom Temin to discuss why regulatory reform is needed.

January 01, 2020

Regulatory budget can help agencies make better decisions

Feb. 23, 2017

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William Beach, vice president for policy at George Mason University’s Mercatus Center said cutting back on duplicative regulations is necessary for agencies and lawmakers to ensure reliability. A regulatory budget does just that, as  it gives the agencies a limit to the total number and value of acceptable regulations.

January 01, 2020

Justice Department anticipates budget challenges in 2017

Feb. 22, 2017

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Some of the biggest challenges the department will face in upcoming months are keeping track of appropriated funds to federal, state and local law enforcement, managing overcrowded prison systems and safeguarding national and cyber security, said DoJ Inspector General Michael Horowitz on In Depth with the Justice Department.

January 01, 2020

Agencies can take advantage of downtime during hiring freeze

Feb. 15, 2017

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The White House included several exemptions to the hiring freeze, such as critical positions of public safety and national security as well as internship programs and fellowships. So while agencies cannot currently fill open positions, they can continue recruiting students.

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January 01, 2020

IRS making better use of data to eliminate tax return identity theft

Feb. 9, 2017

A Feb. 7 audit report from the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) showed a significant reduction in undetected fraudulent tax returns. TIGTA praised the IRS’ prevention efforts, including its security summit. Auditors also offered suggestions for more improvements the agency could make to further reduce the risk.

January 01, 2020

Carper, McCaskill seek details on Trump advisers’ use of private emails

Feb. 7, 2017

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In a Jan. 30 letter to White House counsel Donald McGahn, Sens. Tom Carper (D-Del.) and Claire McCaskill (D-Mo.) are questioning whether the activity on the private email accounts of White House staffers were in compliance with the Presidential Records Act.