Oversight
Agencies’ improper payments increase; Obama to issue executive order
Administration says jump is due largely to better measurement, but rate is still “too high.”
News
From Nextgov.com: Rep. Towns introduces bill banning feds from using file-sharing software
Prohibition aims to stop inadvertent leaks of sensitive government information, but OMB could grant permission to use programs if agencies need them for business operations.
Defense
GAO: Costs to implement BRAC have risen significantly
Auditors estimate the long-term savings will be about 70 percent lower than projected in 2005.
Oversight
OMB will release top government performance goals in February
President’s fiscal 2011 budget proposal will contain management objectives for agencies.
Oversight
Employees raise concerns about USDA reorganization
Headquarters human resources workers ordered to take new jobs elsewhere in the agency.
Defense
Agencies begin limited Fort Hood briefings
Lawmakers say administration should be more forthcoming with information on the deadly shootings.
Defense
Senate approves military construction-VA spending measure
Chamber adds funding to renovate empty buildings to provide housing and services to homeless veterans.
Defense
Administration briefs two Capitol Hill panels on Fort Hood shootings
Senior officials speak to intelligence committees, but deny request to send witnesses to Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs hearing.
Defense
Defense measure likely to carry unfinished spending bills
Financial Services appropriations legislation containing the federal employee pay raise is expected to hitch a ride.
Oversight
Tough As Nails
The health bill could have foundered in so many places, but the House speaker and White House chief of staff muscled it through.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: Senators voice concern about SSA's ability to keep up with more retirees
Social Security inspector general reports the agency's systems will no longer be able to manage the rising workload by 2012, three years before a new data center is completed.
Oversight