Defense
From Nextgov.com: Agencies must complete information security evaluations by Jan. 28
OMB outlines questions feds should answer in the wake of WikiLeaks disclosures.
Oversight
Oil drilling regulators could hasten industry return to deepwater operations
Ocean energy bureau’s announcement could allow resumption of drilling within weeks by qualifying companies whose permits were suspended after BP spill.
Defense
Audit finds FEMA slow to recover improper payments
Inspector general reports agency has yet to recoup $643 million in erroneous payments to victims of hurricanes Katrina and Rita.
Oversight
Veteran-owned small businesses now must prove their status
Rule requires companies to submit documentation to gain access to special contracting opportunities.
Oversight
Analysis: Goodbye to a workforce champion
Despite the small number in his Buckeye State, retiring Sen. George Voinovich stood up for federal employees.
Pay & Benefits
Feds receive revised retirement statements
Participants have six months to pay down outstanding balances, OPM says.
Defense
Navy commander permanently replaced over raunchy videos
Captain is reassigned to administrative duties as the service continues its investigation into the homemade movies.
Oversight
One for the Books
The last Congress will enter the history books for the magnitude of both its political losses and its legislative victories.
Defense
From Nextgov.com: DISA poised to become Pentagon’s top cloud computing supplier
Technology officer says agency can offer secure and backed-up cloud services globally.
News
Pay freeze won’t halt all raises
Bonuses, promotions and collective bargaining agreements are exempt, OPM says.
Management
Study hails use of online reverse auctions
Survey finds major cost and performance efficiencies at Customs and Border Protection from using tool.
Pay & Benefits
Retirement funds finish strong in 2010
Investment options bounce back after a rocky November.
Oversight
Specter of government shutdown still looms
GOPers pledge to use debt ceiling vote as lever to force Democrats to agree to big cuts in spending.
Oversight
Incoming House Oversight chair pledges hard line on waste
Darrell Issa, R-Calif., rips bureaucracy in warning Obama administration of impending investigations.
Features