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Lawmakers mull a fraud-focused scorecard for oversight

Lawmakers mull a fraud-focused scorecard for oversight

The center differs from other government anti-fraud resources, like the Treasury Departmentā€™s Do Not Pay service, because of its cross-agency purview and use of machine learning, said Horowitz, who also emphasized the fact that the PRAC has access to law enforcement data because of its authority.


13 things to know about long-term care planning

13 things to know about long-term care planning

As the FLTCIP is not currently available to new applicants, I priced a similar policy sold by Mutual of Omaha using their online long-term care premium calculator.


There is little consensus in Washington on spending following August recess

There is little consensus in Washington on spending following August recess

In addition to the voter ID provisions, they objected to the long length of the measureā€”Biden and his allies prefer a two-month dealā€”as well as the Houseā€™s failure to include proposed budget anomalies that would increase funding at the Veterans Affairs Department and Social Security Administration.


Bobbleheads, Magic 8 Balls, chairs and other artifacts in the Smithsonian reveal the historical significance of presidential debates

Bobbleheads, Magic 8 Balls, chairs and other artifacts in the Smithsonian reveal the historical significance of presidential debates

Most notably, the first debate in the 2024 cycle, between Trump and President Joe Biden, was unprecedented in that it happened before the nominating conventions and led to a change of nominee for the Democratic Party.


Hundreds of cities get federal help to make streets safer

Hundreds of cities get federal help to make streets safer

But Buttigieg, the former mayor of South Bend, Indiana, said grant programs like the safe streets initiative allow local leaders to have a bigger say on improving their road networks.


These are the 2024 winners of the ā€˜Oscarsā€™ of government service

These are the 2024 winners of the ā€˜Oscarsā€™ of government service

"As we recognize the winners of this yearā€™s Sammies on the 23rd anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks ā€” a stark reminder of the vital importance of effective government ā€” we honor their passion, hard work and dedication, along with that of the more than 2 million civil servants who have answered the call to serve our country,ā€ said Max Stier, president and CEO of the Partnership for Public Service, in a statement.


IRS is behind on Biden policy to not increase audits for households under $400K

IRS is behind on Biden policy to not increase audits for households under $400K

TIGTA said that IRS also should examine adjustments for cases when two spouses each earn less than $400,000 but together make more than that amount and craft a definition for small businesses, which the 2022 directive also exempts from the increased audit rate.


American activist shot dead in occupied West Bank

American activist shot dead in occupied West Bank

According to them, the IDF responded with fire at ā€œa main instigator of violent activity who hurled rocks at the forces and posed a threat to them,ā€ but the details of the incident and the circumstances under which she was hit are under investigation.


Biden administration seeks more Social Security funding, election and transition provisions in possible CR

Biden administration seeks more Social Security funding, election and transition provisions in possible CR

Often, anomalies include items like renewing spending authorities and other short-term fixes for ongoing government programs or to ensure funding is available to implement planned initiatives during the term of the continuing resolution.


White House cyber czar launches a new hiring sprint

White House cyber czar launches a new hiring sprint

ONCD is also encouraging both agencies and private sector counterparts alike to use best practices like removing degree requirements and offering entry level cyber jobs, apprenticeships and paid internships, said Mo.


Putin says China, Brazil or India could act as intermediaries in Ukraine peace talks

Putin says China, Brazil or India could act as intermediaries in Ukraine peace talks

Initially founded in 2009 to foster closer ties among Russia, China, India and Brazil, the partnership now comprises nine members including Iran, Egypt, South Africa, Ethiopia and the UAE.


OPM reminds agencies to grant feds leave to vote

OPM reminds agencies to grant feds leave to vote

ā€œAs explained in OPMā€™s March 2022, guidance, agencies should allow employees to use up to four hours of administrative leave for voting in connection with federal general election day and in connection with each election event (including primaries and caucuses) at the federal, state, local, tribal and territorial level,ā€ Shriver wrote.