A Volatile Combination: Online Pornography and Government Computers
Remember the federal employee whose web surfing habits infected his agency’s network with malware? A new IG report has more details of how it all happened.
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OPM IG Provides Update on Retirement Claims Backlog
OPM’s Inspector General said that while the agency appears to have met a part of its goal on the retirement backlog, it has some more work to do.
Federal Employee’s Pornography Viewing Infects His Agency’s Network with Malware
A federal employee infected his agency’s computer network after viewing malware-infested pornography sites on his government-issued computer.
Postal Manager Arrested for Selling Stamps to Fund Gambling Habit
A Postal Service manager has been arrested on charges that he stole over $600,000 worth of stamps to fund his gambling activities.
EPA Protective Services Costs Ballooned Under Pruitt’s Tenure
A new IG report found that costs for providing security to former EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt soared during his tenure.
Postal Employee Charged with Racking Up Over $160k in False Disability Claims
A Postal employee has been arrested on allegations that he claimed to be totally disabled, yet spent five days a week running flea markets.
Lawmakers Want Investigation of Air Marshal Service After Allegations of Racial Profiling
Some lawmakers want an investigation of the TSA’s Federal Air Marshal Service after a report alleging racial profiling by a supervisor.
EPA IG to Look at Pruitt’s Use of Multiple Email Accounts
The EPA IG said it would grant a request to look at Scott Pruitt’s use of multiple email accounts, but added that it might be a while before getting to it.
Contingency Plan for FLTCIP? OPM Says It Doesn’t Need One
A recent IG report said OPM needs a contingency plan for the FLTCIP. OPM says that is much ado about nothing.
EPA IG Says Chief of Staff Approved Controversial Pay Raises
A new IG report shows that the EPA’s Chief of Staff signed off on the controversial pay raises for two of Scott Pruitt’s closest aides.
