Agency News
Watchdog Says CBP Violated DNA Collection Law For Years, Letting Violent Criminals Walk Free
The Office of Special Counsel said that Customs and Border Protection, through a "disturbing" pattern of misconduct, has endangered the public for nearly a decade by failing to comply with a federal law requiring that the agency collect DNA samples from detained migrants.
VA is Banning Smoking at its Facilities
The VA is moving out to ban smoking at its healthcare facilities, and a new policy will also include agency employees.
USDA Reducing Buyout Offer
The buyout amount has been reduced for USDA employees opting to leave and not move to Kansas City where jobs are to be relocated.
The IRS Has Developed New Reason to Exercise
In recent technical advice to its agents, the IRS has said that agents who use public transportation to visit a taxpayer may need to walk part for of the trip. However, the author says this could create a confidentiality problem for taxpayers.
IG: VA Wrongfully Denied $53 Million in Veterans’ Medical Claims
According to the VA's Inspector General, the agency left 17,400 veterans to pay out of pocket for emergency medical care in one six month period that the government should have covered.
VA Whistleblower-Protection Worker Asks For Protection
A federal employee hired by the VA for whistleblower outreach is now asking the Office of Special Counsel for whistleblower protection for himself.
Report: US Government Losing Billions In Tax Revenue From IRS Budget Cuts
A new study found that the federal government could have collected $34.3 billion more in taxes from the nation’s largest corporations by increasing IRS resources.
USDA, IG at Odds Over Agency Relocation
The USDA IG issued a report examining the agency’s intent to relocate two subagencies outside of Washington, DC.
Moving USDA Employees to Kansas City Becoming a Reality
USDA and AFGE have reached an agreement on relocating federal employees from Washington, DC to Kansas City.
Q3 Financial Results Show Continued Losses at USPS
The Postal Service reported much higher losses over the previous year in its latest quarterly financial results.
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