Defense
Pentagon needs rationale for hiring civilian leaders, GAO says
Consistent documentation of reviews of war zone workforce should be reported to Congress, auditors concluded.
Oversight
Research group offers federal cost-saving proposals
IBM Center says government can free up $1 trillion by adopting commercial best practices.
Oversight
Administration announces finalists in cost-cutting contest
Four proposals to boost efficiency put to public vote.
Oversight
On '60 Minutes,' Obama is contrite but confident
Obama expresses some regrets about his first two years as president, but also shows optimism about working with Republican leaders.
Tech
Busy Signal
Like many federal job seekers, IT professionals looking for work are having a hard time getting through to HR.
News
From Nextgov.com: DARPA kicks off battlefield networks project
Research agency eyes development of a wireless soldier information system .
Oversight
Powerful Senate Democrats and Republicans back earmarks
Appropriations Chairman Inouye and Senate Minority Leader McConnell support the practice of directing spending.
News
Democrat maps out aggressive agenda for contracting oversight panel
Sen. Claire McCaskill will focus on Afghanistan reconstruction projects, and Alaska Native and public relations procurements.
Pay & Benefits
Turnover of federal contractors slowed during recession, data show
In soft economy employees value job security, particularly at small companies, according to human resources firm.
Pay & Benefits
FEHBP plans have wide range of flexibility and cost
Participants should know which providers are covered and how much they’ll be paying out of pocket before making any changes.
Oversight
Federal Career Intern Program on thin ice
Excepted service hiring authority violates veterans preference regulations, MSPB says.
Oversight
Analysis: The buck stops with program managers
Reining in costs and schedules takes more than technical knowlege, it also requires cross-functional leadership.
Oversight
Lewis blasts Senate GOP's rumored omnibus
Move could signal a rift between Republican purists and pragmatists.
Pay & Benefits