Defense
Defense launches General Schedule training program
GS 101 is an online course designed to help employees transition from the Pentagon’s personnel system.
Oversight
One year later, administration touts stimulus impact
More than $140 billion has been obligated for project-related activities; pace of spending is expected to increase in 2010.
News
From Nextgov.com: A new kind of awards program
The Nextgov Award will recognize public officials who have dreamed ideas that improve the way government works and, ultimately, the lives of citizens.
Oversight
Analysis: Getting Appointees Up to Speed
The White House orientation program is not enough; new political executives need agency-specific guidance.
Defense
Inspector general faults TSA's internal controls
Agency failed to properly redact a public contract solicitation containing sensitive information before posting it online last year.
Defense
Pentagon will ramp up F-35 review
Defense procurement chief is confident that the department can bring down costs on the planes.
Oversight
Anti-government movement shouldn't be anti-governing, says former lawmaker
The Tea Party eventually must become part of the political process to be effective, says moderate Republican Tom Davis.
News
Burning Question: Does a steady paycheck buy trust in government?
When it comes to trust levels, a blogger argues, one factor gets a lot less attention than it deserves.
Defense
From Nextgov.com: Simulation shows government lacks policies needed to respond to cyberattack
The risk is not that the government would do too much, but rather it would not have responded strong enough , said a participant in the exercise.
Oversight
TSP’s international fund continues to slide
Economic turmoil in Europe is adversely affecting the I Fund, according to plan administrators.
Oversight
Senator cites progress in Afghanistan contract oversight
Agencies have better acquisition-monitoring systems in Afghanistan than they did in Iraq, Missouri Democrat says following a visit.
Oversight
Obama to propose deficit panel this week
White House is trying to reach out to Republicans on the issue, but they have been critical of the presidential panel.
Defense
Errors result in improper billing for victims of military sexual trauma
Allegations of wrongful co-payment charges in Texas clinic spur VA investigation.
Oversight