Oversight
IG finds Army mismanaged contingency operations support contract
Service allowed scope of the deal to grow without fostering competition, or taking proper precautions to protect proprietary data, report says.
Defense
From Nextgov.com: Commerce announces new shop to oversee online security
Office will coordinate public-private efforts to better protect electronic transactions for people and organizations.
Defense
Gates moves to overhaul, boost military intelligence
Demand from ground commanders for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance assets continues to exceed the military’s supply, secretary says.
Pay & Benefits
Defense proposal would raise long-steady TRICARE fees
Savings also are possible through civilian pay and hiring freezes, Gates says.
Pay & Benefits
Proposal continues crackdown on recruitment and other bonuses
Draft regulations are designed to help agencies spend wisely on payments to attract and keep candidates for hard-to-fill positions.
Oversight
National taxpayer advocate looped into debate on repealing health care law
Questions about IRS’ capacity to administer complex new law are released just as House Republicans launch bid to undo Obama’s reforms.
Defense
Congress faces series of homeland security decisions
Key issues range from cybersecurity to border control.
Defense
Gates: Pentagon not exempt from overall pressure to cut spending
Defense secretary finally comes up against an enemy he can't overcome.
Pay & Benefits
The Index: 2011 Edition
Your annual guide to the critical retirement information covered in this column.
Defense
From Nextgov.com: Key lawmaker wants to limit full-body screening at airports
Legislation would bar TSA from using advanced imaging technology scanners for primary inspection.
Defense
Gates takes ax to Defense programs to end ‘culture of endless money’
Department identifies $154 billion in proposed efficiencies though ending weapons programs, changing business practices.
Pay & Benefits
Analysis: Pay reform at the crossroads
The next two years are the ideal time to introduce more performance-based factors in the General Schedule system, drawing on 30 years of research and experience.
Pay & Benefits