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The Perfect Storm: OPM e-QIP Shutdown vs OMB Smartcard Requirements
Last week the Office of Personnel Management made a decision to shut down the e-QIP application used to process 90% of Federal government background investigations for 4-6 weeks. At the same time, due to the data breach which allowed hackers access to OPM investigative records through a laptop that was
Military Espionage “Insider Threat” Case from the FBI Archives
I came across an interesting case about a U.S. Army soldier who attempted to sell classified information to who he thought was a Russian officer. The story, as described by the ensuing joint investigation conducted by Army Counterintelligence, Air Force Office of Special Investigations, and FBI investigators reads like something
I believe you are correct. Honestly, at this point I only listen to information that directly affects me and my job! It’s a confusing year for us DoD employees to…
Oh yes. The shutdown has no impact on contractors working on a contract that was let in a prior FY. Apples to oranges.
A friend works for Defense Logistics Agency and they are funded by “fees” charged to their “customers” so he is still working and getting paid. That money won’t last forever…
Yes, that would be a revolving fund. Same thing in Corps of Engineers and some other entities. Not sure if DCSA operates as a revolving fund with the fees but…