Pay & Benefits
Frozen Assets
Federal agencies have the opportunity to offset a possible pay freeze with other workplace benefits.
News
From Nextgov.com: VA loses and recovers unencrypted thumb drive
CIO's monthly report on data breaches shows employees still fail to follow security policies.
Oversight
Bipartisan Policy Center plan proposes sales tax to tackle deficit
To address the current state of the economy, the plan calls for an ambitious economic stimulus in the form of an immediate Social Security payroll tax holiday for 2011.
Oversight
Hiring reform inches forward
A more complete look at progress will be available early next year, OPM director says.
Oversight
Democrats spar over lead role on Oversight Committee
Ohio congressman says he would fiercely confront the committee’s Republican chairman.
Defense
TSA, pilots weigh biometric system for airport screening
Card would allow crew to pass quickly through security checkpoints.
Management
Mea Culpa
From bad pizza to better performance, OMB takes the Domino’s approach to accountability.
Defense
From Nextgov.com: Air cargo screening lacks advanced intelligence, DHS testifies
First details provided on technological protections used in aftermath of attempted bombing of planes originating in Yemen.
Pay & Benefits
Board to revisit more aggressive default funds for TSP participants
Chairman says indecisive investors could benefit from having their money in life-cycle funds rather than in government securities.
Defense
Privacy advocates want Hill probe of airport scanners
Groups cite concern over safety of machines.
Oversight
Agencies chip away at improper payments
Data show overall rate of mistaken expenditures has declined, while the percentage of recovered funds has jumped.
Defense
Gates warns against deep Defense cuts
Defense secretary calls deficit commission's recommendations to slash Pentagon budget "unnecessary and unrealistic."
Oversight
GOP earmark ban could pose problems for omnibus
Congress needs to pass a catch-all spending bill to keep the government running after Dec. 3.
Oversight