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- IRS to pay $70M in bonuses, Grassley says
- Senators push Tangherlini for assurances GSA is improving
- As VA works to eliminate one backlog, one more might emerge
- BRAC-like commission proposed to hunt down government cost savings
- Sequestration claims another conference: DHS's GFirst cyber event
- Postal Service closing Capitol Hill post offices in 'symbolic' move
- Senators seek cost cuts for F-35 fighter jet
- Fed pens new furlough song
- Web guru Dorris brings new life to government websites
- EPA CIO Jackson returning to private sector
- Navy strikes enterprise licensing deal with Oracle
- Contractors with security clearances lack path to report problems
- NSA leak case gives vendors reason to reevaluate personnel
- 8 contract executives guilty of 8(a) contracting fraud
- Whistleblower suit leads to $12M false claims settlement by SAIC
- USPS reaches energy reduction goal ahead of schedule
IG: Justice cyber operations slow to report incidents, lacking critical info
The Justice Department drags its feet when reporting cyber incidents and does not have cyber incident reports from all of its departments, according to an Office of the Inspector General report.
New hires, robotics eliminate FBI DNA backlog
DoJ IG finds the agency now processes 60,000 profiles a month instead of 1,700. The bureau may need to continue its hiring spree to keep up with the DNA data coming in.
OMB orders governmentwide review of conference spending
Agencies must complete their analysis by Nov. 1 and be prepared to present their findings during the December cabinet meeting with the Vice President. OMB's edict comes after the Justice Department inspector general found excessive spending by the agency. This is not the first time agencies have had trouble controlling conference expenses.
FBI investigates corporate bank-account hacks
The FBI is investigating more than 400 cyber hijackings of corporate bank accounts, after cyber criminals have taken over the accounts of American companies, school districts and even some local government offices and made unauthorized wire transfers.
NIST begins outreach for new public safety network
In a request for comments issued today, the agency wants industry to answer 10 questions across four broadly themed areas.
Why Justice is footing EPA's law bills
David Trimble is the Director of Natural Resources and Environment Issues at the Government Accountability Office.
Man convicted of selling defective parts to Defense Logistics Agency
A New Jersey man has been convicted of selling defective and phony parts to the Defense Logistics Agency, the Justice Department announced in a release.
Thursday morning federal headlines - August 18
Today on the Federal Drive: The Defense Intelligence Agency wants to ease the revolving door so it's younger workforce can return if they depart and the GAO rates a Federal Protective Service project poorly.
Hackers hit DoD contractor Mantech
Government defense contractor Mantech is the latest victim of the hacking group Anonymous.
GAO: Collaboration overseas key to fighting terrorism
A new GAO report finds gaps in the United States' collaboration with international partners on terrorism
Increased collaboration aids Justice missing persons cases
The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs) proves effective in matching up missing persons reports to unidentified remains, according to Charles Heurich, the program manager of NamUs.
How feds can avoid getting sued by the public
The Justice Department defends employees who are accused of violating citizens' constitutional rights. Law enforcement officers are in the most danger of being sued. DoJ provides training for employees about how to steer clear of these situations.
Senate confirms 3 Justice nominees
One nominee, Deputy Attorney General James Cole, drew criticism for his support of trying terrorism suspects in civil rather than military trials, according to the article.
18 charged in nationwide drug ring bust
Suspects have been charged for involvement in a national marijuana ring that recruited college athletes as dealers.
Dean of federal CIOs, Van Hitch, to retire
Justice Department CIO Hitch has been in his position since 2002.
Justic selects vendor for secure remote access
The Justice Department is getting a cybersecurity makeover. Learn more in today's cybersecurity update
Financial management reform underway at DOJ
Get an inside look at the new look of the Justice Department's accounting system from Cynthia Schnedar, Acting Inspector General at DOJ
Federal partners crackdown on immigration scams
DHS, DOJ and FTC collaborate with state and local partners in and unprecedented effort. DHS's Alejandro Mayorkas explains how it works.
DOJ COPS program is changing perceptions
The economic problems of the past few years have taken their toll on local governments, including police departments. We learn how building partnerships with the private sector landed DOJ's Zoe Mentel a seat at this year's SAMMIE finalist table.
Senate committee finds few hurdles with cyber proposal
The White House's draft bill includes many similarities with the one sponsored by the Sens. Lieberman, Collins and Carper. The biggest issues are around the President's powers over the Internet during emergencies and whether there should be a Senate-confirmed cyber coordinator at DHS. Senate Majority Leader Reid is making comprehensive cyber legislation a priority this session.
