http://www.govexec.comen-usFri, 22 Jun 2007 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2007/06/critic-calls-omb-program-evaluations-biased/24721/Process should be reformed to include agency, congressional stakeholders, former federal employee says.Jenny MandelFri, 22 Jun 2007 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2007/06/critic-calls-omb-program-evaluations-biased/24721/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2007/06/report-finds-federal-researchers-unsure-of-media-rules/24710/Many are not clear about whether they can discuss the policy implications of their work.Jenny MandelThu, 21 Jun 2007 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2007/06/report-finds-federal-researchers-unsure-of-media-rules/24710/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2007/06/bill-aims-to-enhance-independence-of-inspectors-general/24707/Idea of setting renewable seven-year term limits for IGs draws mixed response.Jenny MandelWed, 20 Jun 2007 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2007/06/bill-aims-to-enhance-independence-of-inspectors-general/24707/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2007/06/omb-claims-progress-in-disposing-of-unneeded-real-estate/24683/New governmentwide database shows scope of problem, with $17.7 billion in unwanted properties.Jenny MandelMon, 18 Jun 2007 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2007/06/omb-claims-progress-in-disposing-of-unneeded-real-estate/24683/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2007/06/house-investigators-seek-justice-probe-of-nasa-general-counsel/24674/Bipartisan request suggests top lawyer may have destroyed government records and obstructed justice in throwing away meeting tapes.Jenny MandelFri, 15 Jun 2007 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2007/06/house-investigators-seek-justice-probe-of-nasa-general-counsel/24674/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2007/06/group-argues-for-shielding-contractors-revenue-employee-counts/24663/Disclosure would enable verification of size-based preference claims, advocates of transparency say.Jenny MandelThu, 14 Jun 2007 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2007/06/group-argues-for-shielding-contractors-revenue-employee-counts/24663/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2007/06/irs-cites-lack-of-resources-to-review-potential-fraud-cases/24639/Official says scrutinizing more refund claims before payment would require tough trade-offs.Jenny MandelWed, 13 Jun 2007 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2007/06/irs-cites-lack-of-resources-to-review-potential-fraud-cases/24639/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2007/06/va-official-says-bonuses-needed-to-retain-top-executives/24629/Lawmakers raise questions about department’s performance review boards.Jenny MandelTue, 12 Jun 2007 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2007/06/va-official-says-bonuses-needed-to-retain-top-executives/24629/OversightVA Deputy Secretary Gordon Mansfield says bonuses go to "seasoned and successful executives."Senate Veterans Affairs Committeehttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2007/06/official-says-govworks-can-handle-loss-of-defense-business/24618/Newly restricted purchases made up more than half of contracting shop’s business, director says.Jenny MandelMon, 11 Jun 2007 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2007/06/official-says-govworks-can-handle-loss-of-defense-business/24618/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2007/06/nasa-inspector-general-rejects-allegations-claims-independence/24608/Commerce IG retires in face of three ongoing investigations.Jenny MandelFri, 08 Jun 2007 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2007/06/nasa-inspector-general-rejects-allegations-claims-independence/24608/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/technology/2007/06/nasa-contract-workers-threaten-strike/24599/All sides agree that a walkout beginning Sunday would not affect shuttle launch set for Friday.Jenny MandelThu, 07 Jun 2007 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/technology/2007/06/nasa-contract-workers-threaten-strike/24599/TechnologyKennedy Space Center contract workers have helped ready shuttle Atlantis for launch.NASAhttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2007/06/labor-employees-rally-against-outsourcing-decision/24592/Alleging discrimination, union leader says he is prepared to fight the decision in court.Jenny MandelWed, 06 Jun 2007 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2007/06/labor-employees-rally-against-outsourcing-decision/24592/OversightLabor employees protest Wednesday in Washington.Jennifer Trezza/Government Executivehttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2007/06/speed-of-faa-outsourcing-could-jeopardize-savings/24580/Auditor says six-month timeline for massive conversion of flight service stations risks slippage and cost overruns.Jenny MandelTue, 05 Jun 2007 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2007/06/speed-of-faa-outsourcing-could-jeopardize-savings/24580/OversightPhotos.comhttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2007/06/size-of-contracting-workforce-holds-steady/24576/New data shows that half of all acquisition workers will be retirement-eligible within 10 years, but actual departure rates are much lower.Jenny MandelMon, 04 Jun 2007 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2007/06/size-of-contracting-workforce-holds-steady/24576/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2007/06/omb-orders-agencies-to-report-on-competition-for-contracts/24563/Procurement chief raises visibility of “competition advocate” in agency acquisition shops.Jenny MandelFri, 01 Jun 2007 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2007/06/omb-orders-agencies-to-report-on-competition-for-contracts/24563/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2007/05/gsa-announces-five-networx-telecom-awardees/24537/Sprint Solutions makes the smaller Enterprise contract, after disappointment on the large Universal award in March.Jenny MandelThu, 31 May 2007 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2007/05/gsa-announces-five-networx-telecom-awardees/24537/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2007/05/lawyers-anticipate-failures-in-indian-trust-fund-accounting-plan/24530/Expected exclusions would eliminate “vast majority” of beneficiaries and assets in dispute, plaintiffs in long-running case argue.Jenny MandelWed, 30 May 2007 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2007/05/lawyers-anticipate-failures-in-indian-trust-fund-accounting-plan/24530/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2007/05/gao-navy-needs-more-contracting-discipline/24522/Bad procurement decisions hurt development of new Navy SEAL vessel, reviewers say.Jenny MandelTue, 29 May 2007 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2007/05/gao-navy-needs-more-contracting-discipline/24522/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2007/05/defense-purchases-of-services-rise-sharply/24513/GAO auditors say competition and contract oversight are important to secure best deals for the Pentagon.Jenny MandelFri, 25 May 2007 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2007/05/defense-purchases-of-services-rise-sharply/24513/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2007/05/nasa-official-grilled-on-destruction-of-meeting-videos/24505/General counsel says he broke DVDs to prevent them from becoming public records.Jenny MandelThu, 24 May 2007 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2007/05/nasa-official-grilled-on-destruction-of-meeting-videos/24505/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2007/05/recording-raises-questions-about-tax-collection-calls/24497/Companies calling on behalf of IRS are limited by privacy restrictions, industry official tells lawmakers.Jenny MandelWed, 23 May 2007 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2007/05/recording-raises-questions-about-tax-collection-calls/24497/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2007/05/sba-study-shows-perils-of-analyzing-small-business-contracts/24485/Reviewers ran into conflicting and unreliable data in preparing report on small firms' performance in outsourcing contests.Jenny MandelTue, 22 May 2007 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2007/05/sba-study-shows-perils-of-analyzing-small-business-contracts/24485/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2007/05/oversight-of-iraq-reconstruction-winding-down/24488/IG office will publish investigations of key companies and government contracting operations before closing shop at the end of 2008.Jenny MandelTue, 22 May 2007 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2007/05/oversight-of-iraq-reconstruction-winding-down/24488/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2007/05/mccain-pledges-to-reorganize-federal-workforce/24482/GOP presidential hopeful says he'll devote "necessary resources" to making sure "government pay scales allow us to attract the finest public servants."Jenny MandelMon, 21 May 2007 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2007/05/mccain-pledges-to-reorganize-federal-workforce/24482/OversightJohn McCain during a May 3 presidential debate.Jim Ruymen/Landovhttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2007/05/lawyers-prepare-for-october-hearing-on-indian-trust-fund-accounts/24459/Inquiry will judge adequacy of Interior-proposed accounting plan.Jenny MandelThu, 17 May 2007 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2007/05/lawyers-prepare-for-october-hearing-on-indian-trust-fund-accounts/24459/Oversight