Background Travel is an important and necessary component of government to accomplish agencies’ mission. In today’s climate of increased transparency, budget reductions, and accountability, agencies’ travel expenditures are closely evaluated to ensure taxpayer dollars are spent wisely. Government travelers are required to exercise the same care in incurring expenses that a prudent person would exercise if traveling on personal business . Therefore, when making official travel arrangements, agencies and employees must consider the most cost-effective class of transportation that meets their needs. Government travelers are required to use coach-class for official travel. Other than coach-class airline accommodations may be used…
Author: John Greenewald
Background Excerpt from the survey results document: Once again, the responses to the employee survey are positive. Though this year’s results are overall favorable, our response rate decreased in 2016 to 38% (compared to a government-wide response rate of 46%). Thirty six survey items were identified as strengths (65% positive or higher) while only two survey items were identified as challenges (35% negative or higher). We are pleased to report that our Engagement Index score met the Office of Personnel Management’s (OPM) goal for 2016 (67%) and met or exceeded the governmentwide score in all areas (Overall, Leaders Lead, Supervisors,…
Background The mission of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is to enforce the controlled substances laws and regulations of the United States and bring to the criminal and civil justice system of the United States, or any other competent jurisdiction, those organizations and principal members of organizations, involved in the growing, manufacture, or distribution of controlled substances appearing in or destined for illicit traffic in the United States; and to recommend and support non-enforcement programs aimed at reducing the availability of illicit controlled substances on the domestic and international markets. Below, you will find a list of reports created by…
Background While looking at the Intellipedia entry on the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), I came across a reference to the “NRO Satellite Resource Guide” under the “Suggested Readings” heading. In September of 2017, I requested this document from the NRO, along with all other available versions of it. The Intellipedia page referenced a 2011 version, but that may have been a out of date reference, so I sought all versions available. I was sent 5 versions of the document, from various dates. I put them in one .pdf below, and added bookmarks marking each version. Document Archive The National Reconnaissance Office (NRO)…
Background In October of 2012, multiple complaints were filed against the CIA’s Inspector General David Buckley. They detailed allegations of “cronyism” and misuse of power, in which General Buckley issued a formal letter reply. In November of 2017, I requested records pertaining to this investigation, from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The FBI chairs the investigations into matters such as these. On November 29, 2017, the FBI sent a CD with some responsive material. They are continuing to process my request for additional records, but what has been released thus far is General Buckey’s official response, and a copy…