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Report finds gaps in compliance with financial management law

About 70 percent of agencies are failing to meet at least one requirement, auditors say.

August 7, 2007 comments

Lawmakers back ousted hurricane center chief

Two Democrats seek to reinstate Bill Proenza to the position he held before being forced out as the nation's chief hurricane forecaster.

August 7, 2007 comments

Watchdog gives mixed report on FBI case management project

Gaps in guidance and oversight could result in slower-than-anticipated progress on modernization, GAO says.

August 6, 2007 comments

Bill authorizing Army Corps water projects hits roadblock

Senator opposes conference report, arguing it doesn’t do enough to change how projects are reviewed and approved.

August 6, 2007 comments

With much acrimony, House moves on Agriculture measure

Republicans upset there wasn’t more room for debate; partisan atmosphere threatens to spread into other work on spending bills.

August 3, 2007 comments

Panel hears estimates, pleas for long-term Gulf Coast aid

Some lawmakers question whether federal officials are leaning on states hard enough to curb potential waste, fraud or abuse in recovery programs.

August 3, 2007 comments

House committee votes to give IGs fixed terms

Bill is aimed at better protecting the watchdogs from retaliation for unfavorable audits.

August 3, 2007 comments

DHS says spending provision could hurt small business contracting

Language requiring full and open competition for all contracts could prevent the designation of work for small firms, official says.

August 3, 2007 comments

FDA suspends plan to consolidate inspection laboratories

Agency chief says he is waiting for a presidential panel’s recommendations on improving safety.

August 2, 2007 comments

Lawmaker probes need to streamline Homeland Security oversight

Top Democrat on Homeland Security panel seeks GAO review; ranking member already convinced overhaul is necessary.

August 2, 2007 comments