Oversight
Obama ends popular internship program, creates new pathways to federal service
Federal Career Intern Program has been used to hire thousands of employees but has drawn criticism that it circumvents merit system.
Oversight
Whistleblower protection bill dies again, on the 1-yard line
Measure clears House on Wednesday, but is blocked in Senate through an anonymous hold.
Oversight
Dodaro confirmed as comptroller general
Senate on final night of 111th Congress approves acting head of GAO as permanent.
Pay & Benefits
Pay Dirt
The year of the pay freeze also ushered in major health care and hiring reforms. A look at our top pay and benefits stories of 2010.
Pay & Benefits
Obama issues order implementing pay freeze
Memo acknowledges the move will be difficult for federal employees, but says the sacrifice is necessary due to ‘fiscal reality.’
News
From Nextgov.com: Lawmakers say cybersecurity is a top priority in 2011
Revamping the 2002 Federal Information Security Management Act is urgently needed , some say.
Defense
Counterterrorism adviser promises tight security during holidays
Mindful of last year's Christmas bomber, Brennan seeks to reassure.
Defense
'Don't ask' probes were on wane before ban was struck down
In 2009, 428 troops were discharged, down from the 633 discharged in 2003.
Oversight
Regulatory agencies have stepped up enforcement, study says
OMB Watch reports increased inspections, fines and warning letters from Obama appointees monitoring consumer health, worker safety and the environment.
Defense
Congress passes legislation requiring polygraphs for CBP agents
Bill seeks to counteract corruption within the nation’s largest law enforcement agency.
Pay & Benefits
In pay freeze era, focus could shift to measuring performance
The next stage in the wage wars might involve a renewed effort to strengthen the link between pay and job performance.
Defense
Insourcing provisions land on the cutting room floor
Language that would have brought more work back in-house was not included in either chamber’s version of Defense authorization bill.
Defense
Obama signs 'don't ask, don't tell' repeal into law
Ban will not be lifted until administration certifies that implementation will not hurt military readiness or effectiveness, unit cohesion, or retention.
Defense
Congress passes Defense authorization bill
Measure stripped of controversial provisions to ensure quick passage.
Pay & Benefits
A federal holiday poem
Observing what has been a holiday tradition at GovernmentExecutive.com since 1998, we present our annual ode to federal employees.
Oversight
Congress overhauls federal food safety efforts
Bill marks first effort to restructure oversight in more than 70 years.
Management