http://www.govexec.comen-usMon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2009/10/congress-in-no-rush-to-cut-mail-delivery/30197/One of the stumbling blocks is disagreement over how much money the Postal Service would save by stopping Saturday service.Carrie DannMon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2009/10/congress-in-no-rush-to-cut-mail-delivery/30197/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2009/10/park-service-finalizes-policy-limiting-snowmobile-access-in-yellowstone/30150/The rule will be assessed over the next two years to determine the environmental impact of the recreational vehicles.Carrie DannFri, 16 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2009/10/park-service-finalizes-policy-limiting-snowmobile-access-in-yellowstone/30150/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2009/10/barofsky-cites-treasury-failure-on-bonuses/30128/Watchdog says communication between Treasury and the Federal Reserve was "virtually nonexistent."Carrie DannWed, 14 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2009/10/barofsky-cites-treasury-failure-on-bonuses/30128/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2009/10/cost-of-2010-census-remains-elusive-officials-tell-panel/30100/Most recent cost estimate is $14.7 billion.Carrie DannThu, 08 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2009/10/cost-of-2010-census-remains-elusive-officials-tell-panel/30100/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2009/09/lawmaker-battles-distrust-of-census/30029/House Republican's efforts aim in part to fight an undercurrent of suspicions about the government's collection of personal data.Carrie DannMon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2009/09/lawmaker-battles-distrust-of-census/30029/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2009/08/postal-service-reports-loss-while-senate-delays-action-on-bill/29708/Agency suffers a total net loss of $4.7 billion so far for fiscal 2009.Carrie DannWed, 05 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2009/08/postal-service-reports-loss-while-senate-delays-action-on-bill/29708/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2009/07/postal-unions-seek-white-house-help-on-pay-benefits/29580/Letter alleges USPS may not be able to make payroll in October.Carrie DannFri, 17 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2009/07/postal-unions-seek-white-house-help-on-pay-benefits/29580/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2009/06/ousted-ig-cited-for-behavior-absences-from-washington/29382/White House says Walpin exhibited "behavior that led the Board to question his capacity to serve."Carrie DannWed, 17 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2009/06/ousted-ig-cited-for-behavior-absences-from-washington/29382/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2009/06/unexpected-funding-cut-puzzles-census-bureaus-backers/29372/Appropriators cut fiscal 2010 funding by the amount they thought the bureau would have left over from fiscal 2009, but officials already had committed the extra funds to a media campaign.Carrie DannTue, 16 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2009/06/unexpected-funding-cut-puzzles-census-bureaus-backers/29372/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2009/06/white-house-briefs-hill-aides-on-ig-dismissal/29376/One staffer says the administration "has been forthcoming" about Gerald Walpin's departure.Carrie DannTue, 16 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2009/06/white-house-briefs-hill-aides-on-ig-dismissal/29376/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2009/06/obama-fires-bush-appointed-ig-overseeing-americorps/29347/President tells lawmakers he lost confidence in Gerald Walpin; the White House is not providing further details.Carrie DannFri, 12 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2009/06/obama-fires-bush-appointed-ig-overseeing-americorps/29347/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2009/06/firing-of-ig-followed-his-probe-of-obama-friend/29352/White House says the move was "carefully considered."Carrie DannFri, 12 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2009/06/firing-of-ig-followed-his-probe-of-obama-friend/29352/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2009/06/gop-stalls-confirmation-of-census-nominee/29311/Agency officials and outside groups have been frustrated by issues surrounding Groves' nomination.Carrie DannFri, 05 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2009/06/gop-stalls-confirmation-of-census-nominee/29311/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2009/05/omb-nominee-vows-to-use-inclusive-approach-to-regulations/29150/Cass Sunstein, Obama's choice to lead the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, said law -- not dispassionate numbers-crunching -- will guide decisionmaking.Carrie DannTue, 12 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2009/05/omb-nominee-vows-to-use-inclusive-approach-to-regulations/29150/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2009/05/orszag-more-must-be-done-to-evaluate-programs/29129/Budget chief says more data systems and protocols for statistical analyses are needed.Carrie DannFri, 08 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2009/05/orszag-more-must-be-done-to-evaluate-programs/29129/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2009/05/senate-approves-weapons-acquisition-overhaul/29118/Role of a new oversight official is likely to be a sticking point during House-Senate conference negotiations.Carrie DannThu, 07 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2009/05/senate-approves-weapons-acquisition-overhaul/29118/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2009/05/mounting-workload-prompts-igs-to-seek-help/29106/Watchdogs ask lawmakers to raise the threshold triggering reviews of financial institution failures.Carrie DannWed, 06 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2009/05/mounting-workload-prompts-igs-to-seek-help/29106/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2009/05/leaders-clear-way-for-bipartisan-probe-of-financial-crisis/29095/Commission would have up to 10 members and have subpoena power.Carrie DannTue, 05 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2009/05/leaders-clear-way-for-bipartisan-probe-of-financial-crisis/29095/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2009/05/armys-largest-contractor-in-iraq-under-renewed-attack/29088/DCAA director says contractor cost taxpayers millions of dollars.Carrie DannMon, 04 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2009/05/armys-largest-contractor-in-iraq-under-renewed-attack/29088/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2009/04/budget-generates-more-of-a-buzz-among-advocacy-groups-than-citizens/28878/Congressional switchboard operators have not seen any noticeable spike in calls.Carrie DannWed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2009/04/budget-generates-more-of-a-buzz-among-advocacy-groups-than-citizens/28878/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2009/03/census-officials-launch-bid-to-win-trust-of-immigrants/28853/Leaders of the 2010 public relations effort stressed the need to demystify the census among hard-to-reach populations.Carrie DannMon, 30 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2009/03/census-officials-launch-bid-to-win-trust-of-immigrants/28853/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2009/03/transparency-for-stimulus-spending-remains-a-work-in-progress/28758/The first weekly reports submitted by agencies vary in level of detail; most only provide general information on how the money will be spent.Carrie DannMon, 16 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2009/03/transparency-for-stimulus-spending-remains-a-work-in-progress/28758/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2009/03/partisan-spat-has-oversight-panel-leaders-trying-to-hit-the-right-notes/28750/Republican says Democrats have double standards for pursuing claims of perjury.Carrie DannFri, 13 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2009/03/partisan-spat-has-oversight-panel-leaders-trying-to-hit-the-right-notes/28750/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2009/03/union-steps-up-campaign-against-outsourcing-debt-collection/28692/Group is hoping to preserve language in the omnibus spending bill that would bar the IRS from hiring private collection agencies.Carrie DannWed, 04 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2009/03/union-steps-up-campaign-against-outsourcing-debt-collection/28692/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2009/02/new-oversight-committee-chairman-mounts-charm-offensive/28654/Rep. Edolphus Towns is working behind the scenes to strike a more bipartisan tone than his predecessor, Rep. Henry Waxman.Carrie DannFri, 27 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2009/02/new-oversight-committee-chairman-mounts-charm-offensive/28654/News