GovExec.com: News By Agency - GAO http://www.govexec.com GovExec.com is government's business news daily and the premier Web site for federal managers and executives. en-us Copyright 2009 by National Journal Group Inc. http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Fri, 04 Sep 2009 04:25:58 GMT klunney@govexec.com (Kellie Lunney) webmaster@govexec.com (webmaster) GovExec.com: News By Agency - GAO http://www.govexec.com/img/GovExecLogo_red_RSS.jpg http://www.govexec.com 144 22 1440 Postal Service to offer buyouts http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0809/082509p1.htm?rss=agencynews&oref=rss Up to 30,000 APWU and mail handlers union employees will be eligible to receive $15,000. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0809/082509p1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=43470 aparker@govexec.com (Alex M. Parker) Wed, 26 Aug 2009 12:13:22 GMT OPM creates office to oversee the Senior Executive Service http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0809/081909p1.htm?rss=agencynews&oref=rss Central unit will make management of the top ranks of federal officials more efficient, personnel chief says. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0809/081909p1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=43439 aparker@govexec.com (Alex M. Parker) Thu, 20 Aug 2009 00:12:21 GMT Pilot projects could be the key to speeding discrimination complaint processing http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0809/081309l1.htm?rss=agencynews&oref=rss EEOC must oversee and evaluate such projects to succeed, GAO cautions. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0809/081309l1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=43382 elong@govexec.com (Emily Long) Thu, 13 Aug 2009 22:18:57 GMT Defense audit agency shifts control of California field office to Central Region http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0809/081209rb1.htm?rss=agencynews&oref=rss Auditors say "unprecedented" move will waste taxpayer dollars and do little to resolve management issues. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0809/081209rb1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=43365 rbrodsky@govexec.com (Robert Brodsky) Wed, 12 Aug 2009 18:42:23 GMT Agencies ramp up student loan repayments http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0809/081209ar2.htm?rss=agencynews&oref=rss Spending to help employees pay down loans increased 22 percent from 2007 to 2008, report says. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0809/081209ar2.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=43367 arosenberg@govexec.com (Alyssa Rosenberg) Wed, 12 Aug 2009 22:17:22 GMT Union campaign raises questions about reach of Obama executive order http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0809/080709ar1.htm?rss=agencynews&oref=rss Legal Services Corporation says it's not clear if nonprofits have to abide by rules for contractors. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0809/080709ar1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=43343 arosenberg@govexec.com (Alyssa Rosenberg) Fri, 07 Aug 2009 20:25:43 GMT Senate panel to review federal contracting databases http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0809/080709e1.htm?rss=agencynews&oref=rss McCaskill says database improvements would increase oversight of small business grant program. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0809/080709e1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=43344 enewell@govexec.com (Elizabeth Newell) Fri, 07 Aug 2009 20:47:32 GMT More problems reported with Defense Contract Audit Agency http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0809/080609rb1.htm?rss=agencynews&oref=rss Draft GAO report finds issues with 37 audits conducted between 2004 and 2006, according to internal memos. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0809/080609rb1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=43339 rbrodsky@govexec.com (Robert Brodsky) Thu, 06 Aug 2009 21:01:02 GMT Postal Service needs immediate financial relief, lawmakers say http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0809/080609ar1.htm?rss=agencynews&oref=rss Provisions affecting contract negotiations over pay and layoff policies could stall reform. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0809/080609ar1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=43335 arosenberg@govexec.com (Alyssa Rosenberg) Thu, 06 Aug 2009 21:07:12 GMT Air Force urged to consider Navy F-18s http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0809/080609cdam1.htm?rss=agencynews&oref=rss Officials want the Air Force to weigh all possibilities for dealing with the Air National Guard's aging fleet of fighter jets. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0809/080609cdam1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=43334 webmaster@govexec.com (Megan Scully , CongressDaily) Thu, 06 Aug 2009 16:41:49 GMT Obama's merit board nominees have deep background in union law http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0809/080409ar1.htm?rss=agencynews&oref=rss Lawyers led legal challenge to Pentagon's pay-for-performance system and set ground rules for union election at GAO. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0809/080409ar1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=43324 arosenberg@govexec.com (Alyssa Rosenberg) Tue, 04 Aug 2009 21:11:25 GMT Officials say they are cracking down on contractor award fees http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0809/080409cdam2.htm?rss=agencynews&oref=rss Detailed guidelines for granting award-fee contracts are on the way, Obama administration management chief tells lawmakers. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0809/080409cdam2.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=43318 webmaster@govexec.com (Andy Leonatti, CongressDaily) Tue, 04 Aug 2009 18:23:43 GMT Stopping Saturday mail delivery could mean layoffs for USPS http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0709/073109p1.htm?rss=agencynews&oref=rss Postal Service official tells House lawmakers he hopes cuts would come through attrition. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0709/073109p1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=43307 aparker@govexec.com (Alex M. Parker) Fri, 31 Jul 2009 20:55:22 GMT GAO: Federal Protective Service lacks long-term workforce plan http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0709/073109e1.htm?rss=agencynews&oref=rss Absence of strategic plan has led to inconsistent policies, report says. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0709/073109e1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=43310 enewell@govexec.com (Elizabeth Newell) Fri, 31 Jul 2009 21:13:45 GMT SBA points to progress combating abuse of HUBZone program http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0709/073009rb1.htm?rss=agencynews&oref=rss Administrator Karen Mills testifies the agency has increased site visits and is reforming its process of certifying firms' eligibility. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0709/073009rb1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=43285 rbrodsky@govexec.com (Robert Brodsky) Thu, 30 Jul 2009 21:48:51 GMT OMB instructs agencies to save $40 billion annually by streamlining acquisitions http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0709/072909e1.htm?rss=agencynews&oref=rss Memos include requirements for building in-house capabilities and tracking contractor past performance. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0709/072909e1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=43276 enewell@govexec.com (Elizabeth Newell) Wed, 29 Jul 2009 22:20:45 GMT Panel approves hiring reform, expands whistleblower protections http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0709/072909l1.htm?rss=agencynews&oref=rss Legislation to streamline employment process and protect whistleblowers sails through Senate committee markup. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0709/072909l1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=43278 elong@govexec.com (Emily Long) Wed, 29 Jul 2009 22:59:49 GMT Watchdog adds Postal Service to high-risk list http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0709/072809rb1.htm?rss=agencynews&oref=rss Declining mail volume has created financial burden for USPS, according to GAO report. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0709/072809rb1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=43266 rbrodsky@govexec.com (Robert Brodsky) Tue, 28 Jul 2009 21:51:38 GMT Bill to reduce improper payments reintroduced http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0709/072409rb1.htm?rss=agencynews&oref=rss Legislation would require greater agency oversight and financial incentives for recovered funds. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0709/072409rb1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=43242 rbrodsky@govexec.com (Robert Brodsky) Mon, 27 Jul 2009 12:28:10 GMT Workforce challenges linger at Federal Air Marshal Service http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0709/072309l1.htm?rss=agencynews&oref=rss Policies show signs of progress but aren't perfect yet, witnesses testify before a House Homeland Security subcommittee. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0709/072309l1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=43236 elong@govexec.com (Emily Long) Thu, 23 Jul 2009 22:45:47 GMT