Oversight
Labor law violators raking in federal contracts
Firms with $6 billion in government business in fiscal 2009 have been cited for breaking employment, health and safety rules, according to GAO.
Oversight
Watchdog: OSHA whistleblower protection program still falls short
Agency responsible for examining complaints from private sector workers fails to provide comprehensive investigator training.
Defense
Military command downplays fuel supply attack
Less than 1 percent of Afghanistan-bound trucks and traffic have experienced any damage, says U.S.-led International Security Assistance Force.
Pay & Benefits
Agencies launch Bikeshare program
Washington-area federal workers can share bicycles for commuting and wellness initiatives.
Defense
Soldiers struggle emotionally under stress of war
After nine years of conflict, the Army is grappling with growing rates of suicide, crime and drug abuse in the ranks.
Tech
FOIA Workers Need Money, Tech
Survey finds offices are short-staffed and ill-equipped to process requests quickly.
Oversight
SBA suspends contractor GTSI from federal work
Agency says company participated in a "scheme" to win small-business set-aside contracts.
Oversight
USPS ends year with $6 billion loss
Officials continue to push workforce flexibility and reduced delivery to restore agency to financial health.
Defense
Lawmakers tackle interagency reform
Proposed personnel system would integrate national security expertise across government.
Pay & Benefits
TSP shows strength in September
After a rocky summer, all the funds return to the positive column.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: CDC increases competition with $5 billion IT contract
The 10-year indefinite delivery-indefinite quantity pact awarded to 30 companies that will provide information management, management consulting and IT infrastructure.
Defense
Senator: Don't change date for starting Afghanistan troop withdrawal
Open-ended military commitments permit inaction on the part of host governments and reduce the incentive for them to take the lead, Democratic Sen. Carl Levin says.
Defense
Finally, Congress approves Coast Guard authorization bill
Four years in the making, measure will allow service to proceed with long-sought reorganization.
Oversight
Watchdogs rap Defense information office for improper fee collection
Officials find former administrator engaged in ‘gross mismanagement.’
Pay & Benefits