News
From Nextgov.com: U.S. nuke agency announces new cyber, physical security controls
Officials at the National Nuclear Security Administration say the policies should balance efficiency and safety.
Oversight
White House kicks off second cost-cutting contest
This year federal employees will help rate their peers’ proposals.
Oversight
Telework is vital to government operations, chiefs say
Agency executives weigh in on personnel, financial management and other concerns.
Pay & Benefits
Management buy-in is called critical to hiring reform, telework
Federal leadership must play active role in applicant recruitment and flexible work programs, agency officials say.
Defense
Beleaguered Defense audit agency crafts new vision for the future
Two years after unfavorable GAO report, new director is attempting a difficult reform.
Defense
EADS submits its tanker bid
The Pentagon is expected to award the contract, worth as much as $40 billion, by Nov. 12.
Defense
Gates suggests new CENTCOM chief
Defense secretary recommends Marine Corps Gen. James Mattis as next head of U.S. Central Command.
Oversight
CBO: Slight decrease in deficit over last year
The deficit in June was $69 billion, $25 billion less than the shortfall recorded a year ago.
News
The Week in Comments: Ugly babies, trailer scams and salary wars
The best in reader reaction to recent articles.
Pay & Benefits
Wrong Move
The organization that helps military members move is looking into a recent spate of problems.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: GSA launches satellite communications megacontract
The program will streamline purchases for civilian and Defense agencies to improve communications during emergency situations, analyst says.
Defense
Nuclear weapons program chief pledges better governance
National Nuclear Security Administration is reviewing policies and procedures at contractor-operated facilities.
Pay & Benefits
Study rekindles debate over federal pay and benefits
Report maintains most feds are better compensated than private sector workers, but stops short of advocating a salary freeze.
Oversight
Agencies reduce use of noncompetitive, high-risk contracts
Cost-reimbursement and time-and-materials contracts are on the decline, early fiscal 2010 data shows.
Defense