Oversight
Chief of the Year: Acquisition
Hugh Hurwitz, senior procurement executive, Education Department.
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