News
From Nextgov.com: VA tests online score card for IT projects
Site is designed to add more detail on status of projects in governmentwide IT dashboard.
Defense
National intelligence chief bemoans politicizing of security
Debate over the government's handling of the Christmas bombing plot has not been helpful to law enforcement efforts, says Dennis Blair.
Defense
Gates rejects multiyear deal on Navy aircraft
Defense secretary tells Congress it would not save enough money to make it worthwhile.
Pay & Benefits
Some agencies could see staff gains in 2011
The total federal civilian workforce would shrink under Obama’s plan, but several agencies are poised to buck the trend.
Defense
Strategic reviews emphasize risk management
Pentagon and DHS reports highlight the need for better interagency cooperation.
Oversight
Contractors welcome military surge in Afghanistan
Some have been expected to work in areas not yet cleared by U.S. soldiers.
Oversight
Analysis: Internationally oriented executives needed
Many domestic federal agencies aren’t prepared for global responsibilities.
Oversight
Spending plan attracts bipartisan criticism
Lawmakers say the Obama administration should not count on a presidential commission to bring down the deficit to 3 percent of GDP.
Defense
Obama budget revives dispute over new spy satellites
Proposal supports buying large electro-optical satellites and more commercial data, but ignores a plan to purchase a small cluster of relatively cheap satellites.
Management
Toot Your Horn?
Federal agencies struggle to promote their work without crossing the line into propaganda.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: Budget freeze could lead agencies to focus on IT projects that reduce costs, report says
Agencies should strategically invest in solutions such as standardization and cloud computing that lead to less spending.
Oversight
HHS budget supports flu-fighting efforts
Department also dedicates fiscal 2011 funding to bioterror countermeasures.
Pay & Benefits
Strategy for stepping up veterans hiring focuses on training, outreach
Spouses will be included in efforts to bring more former service members to government, OPM says.
Oversight
Budget calls for larger acquisition workforce
Proposal would spend $158 million to increase the size of the procurement workforce by 5 percent.
Defense