News
From Nextgov.com: Senators concerned over savings lost due to Networx delays
Agencies should share transition plans by April 9, oversight committee says.
Oversight
OMB financial management chief pledges to urge quick results
Danny Werfel says agencies should be smarter about technology investments and metrics.
Oversight
Energy Star program comes under attack
GAO investigators had little trouble getting bogus products certified, raising doubts about the validity of federal efficiency ratings.
Oversight
OMB to release ‘inherently governmental’ definition Wednesday
Guidance will come in the form of a draft Federal Register notice.
Oversight
GOP lawmaker wants follow-up on IG recommendations
Ranking member of House Oversight and Government Reform Committee says agencies could save nearly $26 billion by implementing watchdog proposals.
Defense
Senators fight transfer of Air Guard's planes
A dozen C-130 Hercules cargo planes from National Guard units from nine states would move to an active-duty unit in Arkansas.
Defense
Air Force chief open to extending tanker deadline
Gen. Norton Schwartz says a "modest extension" could be granted if the European consortium EADS is serious about submitting a bid.
Pay & Benefits
Employee health database could net major cost savings, OPM report says
Agency’s annual summary also tracks progress on FEHBP and retirement benefit processing.
Pay & Benefits
Unions seek bargaining over electronic pay stubs
Groups praise initiative as environmentally sound, but want to make sure no employees are left behind.
Defense
Burning Question: What's the significance of April 19?
It's the date of the Second Amendment March on Washington, and it's Patriots' Day. But it's also the anniversary of an infamous event.
Oversight
Reflex Responses
Democrats are happy with health reform, republicans are not, and independents are closely divided.
Pay & Benefits
Five-day mail delivery plan would cut tens of thousands of jobs
Postal Service needs Congress’ approval to move forward with the strategy.
News
From Nextgov.com: Defense says monitoring objects in space becoming more urgent
The military relies on an aging system to track an ever-increasing amount of material orbiting Earth.
Pay & Benefits
Managers might need a refresher course on hiring the disabled
Study finds federal officials have good intentions, but lack the knowledge to effectively recruit and accommodate disabled workers.
Oversight
Even in face of public opposition, lawmakers defend earmarks
Some members of Congress insist on having their say in exactly who gets federal funding.
Defense