Oversight

Chief of the Year: Acquisition

Hugh Hurwitz, senior procurement executive, Education Department.

Pay & Benefits

Thinking the Unthinkable

What will happen to your survivors when you’re gone?

News

From Nextgov.com: Financial systems modernization plan faces management challenges

Shorter project cycles could prove more complex and costly , analyst says.

Defense

IG finds 211 misplaced or misidentified graves at Arlington

Army removes top officials after findings of gross mismanagement, dysfunctional organizational climate at national cemetery.

Defense

TSA nominee is diplomatic about screener bargaining rights

John Pistole says he would review the matter and consult with the Homeland Security secretary.

Defense

McHugh: Cuts will help Army priorities

The service will be allowed to use the money saved to meet other greater needs.

Pay & Benefits

Pay-freeze pitches are ‘demoralizing,’ says Virginia Democrat

Rep. Gerry Connolly encourages colleagues to be more supportive of the federal workforce.

Oversight

Democratic lawmakers are measured in support of proposed agency budget cuts

Congress, administration must juggle competing concerns in handling the deficit, members say.

News

The Week in Comments: Confronting the oil spill and oily bosses

The best in reader reaction to recent articles.

Oversight

Obama asks agencies to shed surplus property

Memorandum also encourages officials to end lease agreements that are no longer cost efficient.

Oversight

House leaders remain undecided on supplemental strategy

Lawmakers are still unsure whether to take up Senate-passed version in lieu of House bill.

Pay & Benefits

Benefits Bonanza

Paid parental leave is noticeably missing from a federal benefits list.

Oversight

Chief of the Year: Information

Roger Baker, chief information officer, Veterans Affairs Department.

Defense

Pentagon tries to break from past on pay, personnel reform

Union and agency cooperation is critical to rebounding from NSPS’ demise, witnesses tell senators.

Oversight

Burning Question: Are you a horrible boss?

Tips on how to be a lousy leader.