Oversight
From Nextgov.com: OMB launches website to publicly hold agencies accountable for improper payments
Error rates and amounts publicized on site ; Internet users encouraged to report fraud, waste or abuse.
Oversight
Senate passes improper payment bill
Legislation would require agencies to identify and recover nearly $100 billion in mistaken payments.
Defense
Gates: No one but Petraeus could step in
There was only one general officer poised to take over quickly and help troops in Afghanistan maintain their focus, according to the Defense secretary.
Oversight
Salazar to seek funding for drilling inspectors
Interior chief says he will request a fivefold increase, noting currently 62 inspectors are responsible for nearly 4,000 drilling activities in the Gulf of Mexico.
News
The Week in Comments: McChrystal, insourcing and delinquent contractors
The best in reader reaction to recent articles.
Oversight
Senate panel approves supervisor training bill
Legislation introduced in 2009 advances, after more than one year on the shelf.
Defense
Napolitano pushes back against border security critics
Responding to Republicans slamming the administration on border security, DHS chief says U.S.-Mexico border will never be totally sealed.
Defense
Senator plans to expedite Petraeus' confirmation
Armed Services Committee chairman is confident McChrystal's replacement will be confirmed before July 4 recess.
Pay & Benefits
Ups and Downs
After a depressing May, the TSP appears on the upswing as summer begins.
Oversight
USPS will see pushback from industry, unions on delivery day reduction
Agency also must address funding of pensions and retiree health benefits to cut costs, panelists say.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: Feds delayed measuring rate of Gulf oil flow for five weeks
High-tech sensors could have accurately estimated the amount of oil escaping, but BP executives turned down the technology saying the deep-water well would be capped quickly.
Oversight