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.

Management

Financial Test

Defense Department audits are about more than just numbers.

News

New Drill on Ethics

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.

News

Uncle Sam Poaching Talent?

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

From Nextgov.com: Government ethics office reorganizing site to make policies easier to digest

Too many pages and documents confuse federal employees who want to demystify the rules of professional conduct.