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Energy Department faces broad management challenges, IG reports (01/05/09) Contract administration, cybersecurity and environmental cleanup are among problems requiring long-term attention. Energy Department could gain clout under Obama presidency (12/11/08) New administration could meet many renewable energy goals by funding existing department initiatives, observers say. Obama sets choices for energy, environmental posts (12/11/08) Officials say president-elect has selected Steven Chu for energy secretary, Lisa Jackson for EPA administrator and Carol Browner as his energy "czar." Bush administration is poised to publish new environment rules (12/09/08) Democrats seek to thwart regulatory changes affecting fuel economy standards, endangered species and energy production. Obama administration faces daunting energy challenges (11/20/08) Outgoing Energy Secretary Samuel Bodman cites growing demand and urgent need to reduce emissions. Best and worst agencies for employee engagement (11/18/08) A look at where employees are the most involved in their jobs, and where they are simply putting in the hours. Treasury official urges patience on rescue fund (11/10/08) The Bush administration has been reluctant to send rescue funds to companies not in the financial services field. From Nextgov.com: IG notes benefits of consolidating data centers (11/05/08) Energy Department could save millions annually by shifting to greener technologies, auditors find. Agencies end fiscal 2008 with higher management marks (11/03/08) Scores improve in making services more efficient and measuring program performance. Contract dollars awarded to small firms on the rise (10/22/08) Small businesses still receive less of the pie than mandated, and data continues to be plagued by errors. Air Force to strengthen inspections and expand training for nuclear mission (09/22/08) Service leaders still are weighing a major reorganization recommended by a task force. From Nextgov.com: Energy's unclassified networks still open to cyberattack (09/19/08) Inspector general reports that while progress has been made, systems remain vulnerable . Top-notch civil servants lauded at black-tie gala (09/17/08) Awards recognize achievements in disaster planning, environmental protection, medicine, law and social justice.
Power grid vulnerable to cyberattacks, committee told (09/11/08) Legislation is aimed at giving the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission more authority to require compliance with security standards and issue emergency orders. Defense audit agency rapped by senators, whistleblowers (09/10/08) DCAA director testifies to Senate panel that agency's problems are 'unacceptable.' U.S. Postal Service tests new hydrogen fuel cell vehicle (08/25/08) The world's largest civilian fleet owner wants to drive the market for green transportation. Energy told to tighten cybersecurity policies (08/15/08) IG audit identifies significant issues that could leave classified information vulnerable. Air Force pushes the envelope on renewable energy (08/13/08) The Air Force buys more electricity from renewable sources than any other federal agency, and it's in the market for much more. Top IT cops say lack of authority, resources undermine security (08/11/08) Chief information security officers would like to serve and protect computers, but without the authority, budget and time, federal systems remain open to attack. Procurement leaders go back to basics as administration winds down (07/24/08) The presidential transition is looming, but chief acquisition officers still have plenty left to accomplish.
