News
From Nextgov.com: Information security budgets generally dodge effects of downturn
While more than a third of public sector security chiefs report they curtailed projects this year, they made little progress in deploying systems to monitor network use, survey finds .
Pay & Benefits
Public-private pay gap rises in 2009
Federal Salary Council declines to recommend a specific raise for 2010.
News
Special Report: Balancing Act
Now more than ever, the federal government wants healthy and happy employees. And agencies are providing an array of benefits -- from cooking classes to child care -- to help federal workers juggle their busy lives.
Defense
Senate aide says cybersecurity bill is moving
Legislation to help government and private sector better prepare for and respond to high-tech attacks has real shot at Senate passage this year, according to top staffer.
Oversight
Deputy secretary asserts control over Agriculture budget
Kathleen Merrigan is planning to continue running the USDA budget, despite an organizational revamp.
Pay & Benefits
Agencies challenge employees to lead a healthier lifestyle
The Obama administration is experimenting with innovative ways to get 75 percent of the federal workforce involved in health and wellness programs by next year.
Tech
A Positive 'Return on Collaboration'
The more collaborative an organization is, the better it performs.
Defense
From Nextgov.com: Military retiree launches online Army Family Support Center
Virtual world offers links to information and a chat room for relatives of service members.
Oversight
Former Bush official is sentenced to one year in prison
David Safavian was convicted of lying about his relationship with lobbyist Jack Abramoff.
Pay & Benefits
Legislation would keep kids in FEHBP longer
Dependents of federal employees would receive five more years of health insurance coverage under the House health care reform package.
Oversight
Park Service finalizes policy limiting snowmobile access in Yellowstone
The rule will be assessed over the next two years to determine the environmental impact of the recreational vehicles.
Oversight
SEC, Commodity Futures Trading Commission issue oversight recommendations
The report calls on Congress clarify each agency's authority over products exempted by the other.
Oversight