Defense
From Nextgov.com: VA faces flood of new claims and charges of a ‘hostile’ work environment
Tests of new work processes show ways the department can manage a double-digit increase in claims it expects to receive in the next two years.
Defense
Gates: Defense needs supplemental by July 4
Pentagon chief says military would have to begin curtailing defense operations if Congress does not pass bill by deadline.
Oversight
Agencies must justify non-competitive contracts
Final rule mandates that officials post documents explaining lack of competition.
Oversight
OMB makes pitch to senior executives on performance management
Key agency official urges top career leaders to focus on goals, data-driven improvement efforts.
Oversight
Air Force calls up plan to save millions
Service will heed the advice of an employee and change its cell phone strategy.
Defense
House Democrats looking to expedite work on supplemental
Sending the bill to the floor without a markup is a likely scenario for speeding along the war funding.
Oversight
Obama ties oil spill to need for sweeping reforms
In speech, president urges action on energy and climate change bill.
Management
Where’s the Rigor?
The Gulf oil spill highlights the management issues federal scientists face.
Features
Now You See It
From transparency to the cloud, CIOs weigh the costs and consequences of sharing more data .
Oversight
Obama appoints former IG to head Minerals Management Service
Michael R. Bromwich pursued misconduct and corruption cases as Justice Department inspector general.
Oversight
NASA sued for failing to disclose contracting information
Advocacy group wants data it claims will shed light on whether a space program partner is meeting small business subcontracting goals.
Pay & Benefits
Senate to consider another pay freeze proposal
Republican amendment to jobs bill includes language suspending federal raises and bonuses.
Oversight
Lawmakers seek better training for supervisors
Under a bipartisan House bill, federal managers would get more training on such issues as conducting performance reviews.
News
From Nextgov.com: GSA to move e-mail to the cloud
Plan represents major effort to increase government efficiency , analyst says.
Oversight
Senator questions using unspent stimulus money to avoid teacher layoffs
Proposal would just move funds from "one pocket to the other," Education committee chairman says.
Defense
Petraeus 'fine' after passing out at Senate hearing
Central Command chief says he was simply dehydrated.
Defense