Defense
Pentagon not spotting overpayments to contractors, IG finds
Report comes as scrutiny of Defense’s budget intensifies.
News
From Nextgov.com: OMB says it takes money to save money in IT
Federal CIO Vivek Kundra says White House needs to hold agencies accountable for corrective actions.
Oversight
Administration falling short on FOIA compliance, critics say
Agencies are not responding to document requests with the openness President Obama promised, observers charge.
News
Obama: No radiation risk to America
President orders study of nuclear plant safety in the United States.
News
Gates details high-level Defense job cuts
Hundreds of contractor, senior executive and officer positions will be eliminated, memo says.
Oversight
Three-week funding measure headed to president
Senate approves House resolution to fund government through April 8.
Oversight
FEMA recoups millions in improper payments
Agency makes progress with revised process for recovering money but still faces challenges in collecting debt, officials say.
News
The Week in Comments: Disaster preparation and paying for performance
The best in reader reaction to recent articles.
Oversight
OMB, special counsel nominees approved in committee
Heather Higginbottom would serve in the No. 2 role at the Office of Management and Budget.
Oversight
Warren pushes back against Republican jabs on consumer bureau
Financial institutions guilty of precipitating an economic collapse must be held accountable, she says.
Oversight
Lawmakers seeking private funds for major infrastructure
Two bills approach public project financing from different directions: investments and bond underwriting.
Pay & Benefits
Hitting the Ceiling
What happens to federal employees’ benefits when the government bumps up against its debt limit?
Oversight
House GOP, White House ramp up talks on budget deal
Shutdown threat remains as negotiations begin between OMB Director Jacob Lew and top House appropriator Rogers.
Oversight
Clinton not interested in second term at State or presidential run
Secretary tells CNN she does not wish to be Defense chief or vice president, either.
Defense
From Nextgov.com: Private sector not adequately defending U.S. cyberspace, security expert warns
Companies own 85 percent of the critical infrastructure and haven't invested enough to protect against cyber attacks, an analyst told lawmakers.
Oversight
Lucrative sole-source contracts to 8(a) firms now require justification
Rule change targets Alaska native corporations, which are among those eligible to receive noncompetitive contracts of any size.
Oversight
Labor leaders demand answers on agency shutdown plans
Lack of information about furloughs and pay is causing concern among employees, unions say.
Tech