http://www.govexec.comen-usFri, 22 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2011/04/gsa-presses-ahead-in-greening-of-federal-buildings/33830/Agency selects 16 emerging energy-efficient technologies to test and evaluate at government facilities.Robert BrodskyFri, 22 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2011/04/gsa-presses-ahead-in-greening-of-federal-buildings/33830/Newshttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2011/04/administration-set-to-order-contractors-to-disclose-campaign-contributions/33822/Proposed executive order would require contractors to list political spending to agency procurement officials.Robert BrodskyThu, 21 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2011/04/administration-set-to-order-contractors-to-disclose-campaign-contributions/33822/OversightColin Anderson/Corbishttp://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2011/04/relying-on-continuing-resolutions-wasted-billions-says-pentagon-acquisition-chief/33815/Ashton Carter suggests Congress’s failure to pass permanent budget for first half of fiscal year proved costly for taxpayers.Robert BrodskyWed, 20 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2011/04/relying-on-continuing-resolutions-wasted-billions-says-pentagon-acquisition-chief/33815/Newshttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2011/04/defense-contract-audits-manager-accused-of-unprofessional-behavior/33809/Supervisor in audit agency’s Texas field office is the latest in a string of alleged misconduct cases.Robert BrodskyTue, 19 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2011/04/defense-contract-audits-manager-accused-of-unprofessional-behavior/33809/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2011/04/government-implements-new-performance-management-law/33798/Agencies have two weeks to pick a senior official to serve as chief operating officer.Robert BrodskyMon, 18 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2011/04/government-implements-new-performance-management-law/33798/OversightOMB Director Jack Lew issues guidance to comply with the new measureLiz Lynch/National Journalhttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2011/04/office-of-special-counsel-finally-has-new-leader/33790/Senate confirms nomination of Carolyn Lerner to run scandal-tarnished whistleblower office; Borras for DHS.Robert BrodskyFri, 15 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2011/04/office-of-special-counsel-finally-has-new-leader/33790/OversightPhoto by Peter Kroghhttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2011/04/senator-questions-contractor-compliance-with-iran-sanctions-law/33780/McCaskill calls on GAO to investigate whether contractors have business relationships with prohibited Iranian firms.Robert BrodskyThu, 14 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2011/04/senator-questions-contractor-compliance-with-iran-sanctions-law/33780/DefenseBen Curtis /APhttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2011/04/senate-committee-votes-to-streamline-confirmation-process/33772/Roughly 200 presidential appointees would no longer require Senate confirmation under a bill that passed committee on Wednesday.Robert BrodskyWed, 13 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2011/04/senate-committee-votes-to-streamline-confirmation-process/33772/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2011/04/recovery-act-reporting-becoming-the-norm/33763/Only 366 recipient reports remain to be filed with the Recovery Accountability and Transparency Board.Robert BrodskyTue, 12 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2011/04/recovery-act-reporting-becoming-the-norm/33763/Newshttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2011/04/legislation-would-reorganize-federal-acquisition-institute/33754/Bipartisan bill has FAI reporting directly to the Office of Federal Procurement Policy.Robert BrodskyMon, 11 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2011/04/legislation-would-reorganize-federal-acquisition-institute/33754/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2011/04/shutdown-could-spell-trouble-for-contractors/33739/Contracts not related to exempt activities or funded through annual appropriations could be halted.Robert BrodskyFri, 08 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2011/04/shutdown-could-spell-trouble-for-contractors/33739/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2011/04/whistleblower-protections-get-another-chance-in-senate/33745/Virtually identical measure failed last year when a senator placed an anonymous hold.Robert BrodskyFri, 08 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2011/04/whistleblower-protections-get-another-chance-in-senate/33745/Newshttp://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2011/04/exclusive-survey-feds-dont-know-whether-theyll-be-furloughed/33711/Looming shutdown hits morale at agencies, with half rating it as "low" or "very low."Tom Shoop, Erin Dian Dumbacher, and Robert BrodskyThu, 07 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2011/04/exclusive-survey-feds-dont-know-whether-theyll-be-furloughed/33711/NewsThinkstockhttp://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2011/04/agencies-told-to-begin-furlough-notifications/33725/OMB has instructed agencies to begin notifying employees who would be furloughed if the government shuts down.Robert BrodskyThu, 07 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2011/04/agencies-told-to-begin-furlough-notifications/33725/Pay & BenefitsJeffrey Zients, OMB deputy director, gave initial details at the White HouseCharles Dharapak/APhttp://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2011/04/no-back-pay-for-furloughed-feds-predicted/33707/Rep. Jim Moran expects nonessential employees won't be reimbursed if agencies shut down.Robert BrodskyWed, 06 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2011/04/no-back-pay-for-furloughed-feds-predicted/33707/Pay & BenefitsTim Sloan/Newscomhttp://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2011/04/shutdown-preparations-begin/33690/As deadline for a budget deal nears, OMB instructs agencies to begin discussing plans with senior managers.Robert BrodskyTue, 05 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2011/04/shutdown-preparations-begin/33690/Newshttp://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2011/04/unions-rally-troops-to-head-off-shutdown/33687/NTEU, NFFE urge members to call lawmakers to press passage of budget without stiff cuts.Robert BrodskyMon, 04 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2011/04/unions-rally-troops-to-head-off-shutdown/33687/NewsNTEU President Colleen Kelley calls stalemated talks a "distraction."Jennifer Trezzahttp://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2011/04/contracting-preferences-for-alaska-native-corporations-under-threat/33678/ANCs would be on equal footing with other small or disadvantaged companies, according to legislation from Claire McCaskill, who says the preferences are wasteful.Robert BrodskyFri, 01 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2011/04/contracting-preferences-for-alaska-native-corporations-under-threat/33678/Newshttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2011/03/former-osc-scott-bloch-sentenced-to-one-month-in-prison/33652/Bloch had pleaded guilty last April to withholding information from Congress on allegations he hired a firm to wipe files from his work computer.Robert BrodskyThu, 31 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2011/03/former-osc-scott-bloch-sentenced-to-one-month-in-prison/33652/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2011/03/politics-and-foia-combine-for-combustible-mix-at-hearing/33654/House Oversight Chairman Issa accuses DHS officials of employing ‘Nixonian enemies list’ in document review process.Robert BrodskyThu, 31 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2011/03/politics-and-foia-combine-for-combustible-mix-at-hearing/33654/OversightAlex Brandon/APhttp://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2011/03/sba-considering-mandating-set-asides-on-multiple-award-contracts/33644/Policy change could allow the government to reach goal of awarding 23 percent of all contracts to small firms.Robert BrodskyWed, 30 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2011/03/sba-considering-mandating-set-asides-on-multiple-award-contracts/33644/Newshttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2011/03/defense-employees-bear-heavy-burden-in-efficiency-plan/33639/Pentagon seeks $25 billion in savings through personnel and salary freezes of military civilians.Robert BrodskyTue, 29 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2011/03/defense-employees-bear-heavy-burden-in-efficiency-plan/33639/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2011/03/pentagon-resists-automatic-suspension-of-indicted-contractors/33630/Agency officials need flexibility and discretion, Defense acquisition official Ashton Carter tells the Commission on Wartime Contracting.Robert BrodskyMon, 28 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2011/03/pentagon-resists-automatic-suspension-of-indicted-contractors/33630/DefenseDefense Departmenthttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2011/03/union-demands-concessions-in-the-event-of-a-government-shutdown/33619/AFGE deploys its members to fight for retroactive administrative leave, continued health care benefits.Robert BrodskyFri, 25 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2011/03/union-demands-concessions-in-the-event-of-a-government-shutdown/33619/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2011/03/intelligence-community-calls-for-clearer-organizational-conflict-of-interest-rules/33610/Intelligence and National Security Alliance report argues consistent guidance is needed from the Director of National Intelligence.Robert BrodskyThu, 24 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2011/03/intelligence-community-calls-for-clearer-organizational-conflict-of-interest-rules/33610/Oversight