Defense
From Nextgov.com: Navy awards contract to transition to expanded network
HP Enterprise Services will provide work to move IT services from NMCI to the Next Generation Enterprise Network, which will serve 700,000 sailors, Marines and civilians.
Pay & Benefits
Judge: Same-sex spouses of legally wed feds are entitled to benefits
Ruling says any couple with a valid state marriage license cannot legally be denied federal health benefits.
Oversight
Administration requires subcontractor reporting
Proposed rule also would mandate that agencies post salaries of top contractor executives.
Defense
Boeing meets deadline for tanker bids
Company boasted that its tanker would be more cost-effective to own and operate than the one offered by rival EADS North America.
Pay & Benefits
Survey: Certified government finance personnel earn significantly more
CGFM designation correlated to higher salaries more than education, age and time in position.
Pay & Benefits
Setting the TSP Record Straight
Putting the retirement investment plan into perspective.
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