Oversight
New SES performance system slated for early fall
OPM hopes to unveil framework by the end of September.
Oversight
Contractor in Iraq disputes inspector general’s allegations of overbilling
Company says all purchases were reviewed by U.S. officials; SIGIR stands by its conclusions.
Oversight
FAA impasse unlikely to end soon
Boehner's office says 'clean' extension bill is out of the question.
Defense
Under debt deal, military pay, veterans programs in play for cuts
Officers and veterans groups are concerned nothing -- including health care and education benefits -- will be immune from the belt tightening.
Defense
Panetta tries to assuage Pentagon budget-cutting concerns
Additional $500 billion cut that would come if congressional deficit reduction committee fails to do its job is meant to be a worst-case scenario.
Defense
IED attacks in Afghanistan hit all-time high
Official says it is critical to go after the source of materials for making the crude but deadly improvised explosive devices.
News
With debt deal in hand, when does Geithner quit?
Treasury head says he has not "made that decision yet."
Defense
Senate panel cuts more than $500 million from spy operations
Bill would reduce intelligence spending by about 1 percent.
Oversight
'Gang of Six' pessimistic about special debt panel
If the super committee fails to reach a deal, then guaranteed across-the-board cuts will kick in.
Defense
Panetta addresses Defense cuts in memo to Pentagon
"We can -- and must -- address the budget and protect the country," Defense secretary says.
Management
Beyond the Bonus
Federal managers have a number of tools at their fingertips to motive and reward employees.
News
From Nextgov: Managers doubtful about meeting data center consolidation goal
Survey finds just 10 percent of IT execs think the government will be able to streamline as much as it plans in the next four years.
Oversight
Budget crunch could hit USAID, State personnel hard
Former government officials say jobs at international development agencies could be at risk.
News
FAA safety inspectors paying dearly for congressional inaction
Some 40 are using their own credit cards to fly or drive to inspection sites around the country without getting paid.
Oversight
FAA partial shutdown continues
Senate prepares to follow the House to recess, while Treasury loses out on some $200 million per week in tax revenue collected through airline tickets.
Defense
Debt-ceiling deal saddles contractors with new uncertainty
Defense cuts that could reach $850 billion in a decade seen as divorced from strategy.
Defense
IG: Iraq logistics contractor marked up prices as much as 12,000 percent
Auditor questions nearly 40 percent of company’s billings, among them $900 for a $7 control switch.
Oversight