Oversight
When $200,000 becomes $200 million: The limits of federal spending data
Information provided on the government’s official website is sometimes far off the mark.
News
From Nextgov.com: Reining in runaway IT projects is key to controlling costs, forum participants say
Public and private sector tech officials gather to tackle wasteful spending and growing distrust in government.
Oversight
Proposed conflict of interest rule is a lightning rod for criticism
Industry representatives argue the draft regulation is burdensome, inefficient and too broad in scope.
Oversight
White House to publish agency plans for cutting emissions
More than 50 agencies have submitted sustainability strategies in response to an October 2009 executive order.
Oversight
Poll: Some feds are overpaid and underworked
Inefficient employees who still receive big paychecks are major source of government waste, Americans say.
Defense
Appropriators add funds for second F-35 engine
The White House has threatened to veto any defense bill that includes funding for the engine.
Defense
Arlington Cemetery problems may grow, senator warns
Head of a subcommittee investigating management issues at the cemetery says mislabeling of graves could be more extensive than previously reported.
Pay & Benefits
Burning Question: How much do you make?
Is that question rude, or simply a fact of life in the government context?
Pay & Benefits
Obama orders agencies to increase employment of disabled workers
Directive mandates that agencies take steps to meet hiring goals established by President Clinton.
Oversight
Number Crunching
A look at the case made by top Democratic strategists that they'll keep their House majority.
Pay & Benefits
Hispanics, white women remain underrepresented in federal offices
EEOC report indicates government still has a ways to go to “represent the tapestry of America.”
Defense
Defense races the clock on 2005 BRAC implementation
Pentagon faces challenges in meeting 2011 deadline for changes at 800 locations, GAO finds.
News
From Nextgov.com: Google unveils apps suite for government
Company says it is the first set of cloud computing tools to be certified as meeting federal security standards.
Oversight
Partisan battle looms over oil spill measures
Differences emerge over revenue-sharing for coastal states and liability cap.
Defense
Minnesota governor holds fire on war policy
Pawlenty says the Obama administration must do a better job of communicating why the war in Afghanistan remains important.
Oversight