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GSA Turmoil
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Committee Wants Update on Postal Regulatory Commission Travel Spending
April 19 Chairwoman has been under scrutiny since last year; cooperated with previous inquiry.
GSA Appeals Official’s Reinstatement, But Restores His Pay
April 16 Agency challenges MSPB judge’s ruling overturning removal of Paul Prouty as fallout from Las Vegas conference scandal continues.
GSA Continues Belt-Tightening, Cancels Two More Conferences
March 18 Agency demand down for annual FeDForum and SmartPay events.
GSA Exec Dismissed During Spending Scandal Gets His Job Back
March 13 MSPB rules Paul Prouty was wrongfully dismissed, orders back pay.
Hunting for 'Great Ideas' Should Be an Everyday Affair, GSA Chief Says
March 5 Employee suggestions have saved $6 million so far.
Managers Coalition to Lawmakers: Not All Conferences Are Bad
February 28 Group argues that events are necessary for networking, educational opportunities.
GSA Cancels This Year’s Training Conference and Expo
February 22 Annual event allows procurement officials to network with private contractors.
Postal Service Defends Pricey Conference as Chance to Boost Revenue
February 20 Agency sees $2 million tab as an investment into major business opportunities.
Agencies Justify Conference Tabs Above $100,000
February 8 Spending reports submitted to OMB to comply with Obama anti-waste campaign.
A $222K bathroom redo at Interior wouldn't happen today, GSA says
January 18 Former Bush Interior Secretary Kempthorne saw through 'top shelf' upgrades, report says.
Poll: Feds expect to attend fewer events this year
January 11 Tight budgets force government employees to anticipate fewer training and trade show opportunities.
House backs unpaid leave for senior execs under investigation
December 19, 2012 Bill clears chamber with overwhelming bipartisan support; will move to the Senate.
Lawmaker pressures GSA on plan to trim obsolete contract offerings
November 29, 2012 House Small Business chairman calls demand-based approach unfair and costly.
Hearing on Veterans Affairs conference spending turns combative
November 28, 2012 VA official accuses lawmakers of taking a 'slap' at hardworking employees, panel chairman takes offense at the suggestion and declares 'truce' over.
Issa video alleging lavish White House state dinners prompts ethics complaint
November 8, 2012 CREW accuses oversight panel chairman of pre-election politics in violation of House rules.
Energy Department advised to keep a closer eye on contractor travel
October 24, 2012 IG cites 90,000 foreign trips costing $300 million over six years.
Commerce Department conference costs can be hard to pin down
October 22, 2012 IG finds many reports are based on estimates and not actual expenses.
Army spent 13 times as much on 2010 conference as GSA spent in Vegas
October 16, 2012 Service says comparing the two events would be 'misleading.'
GSA strives to become the 'civilian DARPA'
October 12, 2012 Novel office layout and mobile technology boost productivity, Tangherlini says.
