Oversight
Panelists: Push for transparency must come from the top
Officials also suggest promoting an internal culture of openness before expanding the effort to include sharing information with outsiders.
Defense
National Guard border deployment begins Aug. 1
Southwest border states will send 1,200 guardsmen to support Homeland Security personnel.
News
From Nextgov.com: Contractors asked to voluntarily submit emissions data
GSA will give preference to vendors that provide greenhouse gas information , official says.
Oversight
Census managers fired for falsifying population counts in Brooklyn
The former supervisors could face criminal charges for misconduct.
Oversight
Agriculture chief fosters better relationship between EPA and farmers
Regular meetings planned nationwide to improve communication between environmental officials and crop producers.
Oversight
Obama to issue policy for managing oceans and coastline
Plan doesn't change regulations for drilling and other activities, but promotes coordinated oversight and disaster response.
Defense
Lawmaker urges quick Senate action on wartime spending measure
House Armed Services Committee leader breaks with colleagues in advocating a "clean" bill free of extra domestic spending to increase its chances of passage.
Tech
IT Jobs: Fed vs. Private Sector
A new survey shows private sector employees are more satisfied than feds with training and advancement opportunities.
Pay & Benefits
New TSP site drives traffic, gets mixed reviews
Visitors note glitches in retirement calculators and call for a more convenient place to leave feedback.
News
From Nextgov.com: Minerals Management Service's replacement still has no website
Open government advocates worry the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation and Enforcement’s lack of an online presence is an indication of poor management.
Defense
DHS bottom-up review is long on ambition, short on detail
Lawmakers expected a roadmap for improving management and efficiency.
Defense
Contractors caught gaming the system avoid punishment
Eight months after GAO finds fraud in the service-disabled veteran-owed small business program, not a single firm has been suspended.
Defense
Full House panel will start on spending bills next week
Committee is slated to consider the Transportation-HUD and the Military Construction-Veterans Affairs appropriations measures.
Oversight
CFOs report rising cost of financial operations
Most surveyed express dissatisfaction with technology investments; want to change annual financial statements.
Oversight