Features
All Together Now
Collaboration-minded feds discover that getting agencies to work together is easier said than done.
Oversight
NRC again tops list of best places to work in government
Survey responses indicate that overall, feds are growing more satisfied with their jobs and managers.
Oversight
Government per diem rates fall in most metro areas
Federal employees traveling to places like New York City for business soon will have less money to spend on lodging.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: Contractors want to review troubled technology projects with OMB
Vendors say administration officials should allow them to weigh in on fixing the management of high-risk initiatives and should keep companies abreast of development interruptions.
News
Burning Question: What do you think of the Oval Office makeover?
President Obama goes for a new look.
Oversight
FDA unveils performance management site
Online system will allow public to monitor agency’s activities and drug approval process.
Defense
All eyes are on Air Force's expensive weapons program
The future prospects of the service rest largely on the fate of the Joint Strike Fighter.
Oversight
FAR Council to hear tribal concerns about new sole-source law
Some fear justification rule for contracts of more than $20 million could hinder Native American firms.
Oversight
USPS pay-for-performance system called into question
Postmasters received incorrect ratings, lower pay than expected, observers say.
Oversight
Targeted Spending
Public outrage over Citizens United has made some corporate political spending radioactive.
Oversight
Unions report increase in violent threats toward judges and court staff
Leaders push for more security in courtrooms hearing immigration and Social Security cases.
Oversight