Oversight
Federal performance chief: It's about managing missions, metrics
National Journal interviews Jeffrey Zients, deputy director for management at the Office of Management and Budget.
Oversight
Administration says it will expand opportunities for senior executives
Top civil servants will have to do more with less now, but officials promise career development.
Pay & Benefits
Civilian Payback
Part Two in a series on service credit issues, covering nondeduction service.
Defense
Administration considers expanding Afghan security forces
Senator suggests NATO allies should share in the cost.
News
From Nextgov.com: Lawmakers scrutinize delayed immigration processing program
The USCIS Transformation program is pushed back to 2022, and estimated now to cost $2.2 billion.
Oversight
U.S.-funded Arabic TV might have affected events in Egypt
Survey commissioned by Broadcasting Board of Governors says as many as 25 percent of Egyptians in major cities viewed coverage by Alhurra TV.
Oversight
Agreeing there is government waste, panel divides over where
Democrats on House Oversight and Government Reform Committee point at contractors while Republicans aim to trim federal operations.
Oversight
Report: Telework increases across government
More than 10 percent of federal employees eligible to telework are doing so, says OPM.
Oversight
Grassley questions suspicious purchases made by Commerce officials
Lawmaker cites inspector general report that found NOAA employees spent hundreds of thousands of dollars on travel, luxury boat.
Oversight
House leader defiant on spending as shutdown inches closer
GOP will not agree to maintain fiscal 2011 spending at current levels past March 4, says Speaker John Boehner.
Pay & Benefits
Managers’ attitudes get in the way of disability hiring
July 2010 directive brings more attention to the issue and agencies now are accountable for meeting targets, officials say.
Oversight
Bill to move agency pits FTC against National Gallery
Transportation Committee-approved plan would remove trade commission from 74-year-old headquarters to save money and expand art exhibit space.
News
The Week in Comments: Budget cuts, hiring and paid parental leave
The best in reader reaction to recent articles.
Defense
United States has to look to others for help in space
Military must work with the commercial sector, other government agencies and other nations to acquire necessary security assets, officials say.
Oversight
Gulf drilling dispute hits another Obama nominee
Landrieu and Vitter support a hold on Fish and Wildlife Service nominee; OMB director's confirmation was delayed over similar issues.
Pay & Benefits