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High-stakes transition could serve as a model (12/23/08) From the December issue of Government Executive : Officials are taking unprecedented steps to ensure a smooth transfer of power. GAO backs boost in oversight of executive pay-for-performance (12/16/08) Watchdog recommends that OPM and OMB streamline certification process for senior executive pay systems. White House suggests it might use TARP funds for auto makers (12/12/08) The Bush administration is motivated by fear that a bankruptcy filing by at least one of the Big Three could reverberate throughout the economy. Three agencies earn top management awards (12/05/08) System that supports disabled employees governmentwide is among the projects honored. Frank, Obama call for better oversight of bailout funding (12/03/08) Comments come after an audit report urges Treasury to work more closely with regulators. Executive order curtailing bargaining rights draws fire (12/02/08) Labor unions condemn President Bush's order barring thousands of federal employees from organizing on national security grounds. Administration touts continued progress on financial audits (11/19/08) Twenty of 24 major agencies passed their evaluations, including the Treasury Department, which had to submit its statements just as the economic rescue began. Obama expected to name Peter Orszag OMB director (11/18/08) The Congressional Budget Office chief was an economic adviser in the Clinton administration. Bailout watchdog nominee touts experience (11/17/08) Senators aim to wrap up confirmation by the end of the week. Analysts debate consequences of a $1 trillion deficit (11/03/08) Declining revenue and the soaring costs of shoring up the economy could push overspending into new territory. Analysis: Winning Over Government Voters (10/30/08) To gain the trust -- and the votes -- of the people who implement federal policies, the next president must demonstrate a capacity to lead through collaboration. OPM helps Treasury with hiring flexibilities (10/28/08) Bailout program will require talent from inside and outside government. Treasury is mum on new hires to manage bailout (10/27/08) Department has authority to fast track federal hiring process. Bush performance rating tool draws plaudits, pans (10/17/08) Proponents and critics of PART reflect on its effectiveness in measuring the success of federal programs. Financial Services chairman praises GAO for oversight of rescue plan (10/14/08) Watchdog agency has assembled a team of nearly 20 in-house professionals to help oversee the program. Bailout brings massive hiring, oversight challenges (10/10/08) Rescue effort is likely to require 1,000 additional highly-skilled civil servants and at least as many contractors. Treasury details procurement plan for new financial office (10/07/08) Agency will follow federal acquisition rules, but anticipates that a number of contracts will be awarded without full and open competition. Sweeping authority for Treasury chief survives bailout negotiations (10/03/08) Economic rescue bill would give Secretary Henry Paulson authority to waive traditional contracting and hiring rules. Bailout bill would have given Treasury chief unfettered authority (09/29/08) Legislation would have allowed Henry Paulson to waive acquisition rules and competitive hiring procedures.
Presidential campaigns and Senate urged to expedite appointments process (09/25/08) Faster consideration is especially critical given the country's economic situation, good government groups say.
