Defense
IG blasts management of Energy’s classified information network
National Nuclear Security Administration program lacks capacity to handle required data.
Pay & Benefits
Charitable giving touted as a way to improve feds’ image
OPM director says the Combined Federal Campaign has the potential to showcase the generosity of civil servants.
Defense
Swine flu vaccine looks promising for children
Early results show strong response in most children aged 10 to 17 who received one dose of vaccine.
Oversight
House to take up stopgap spending bill
Continuing resolution is expected to run through the end of October.
Pay & Benefits
EEOC to review agencies’ work on bias complaints
Percentage of agency decisions reversed on appeal has increased significantly.
News
From Nextgov.com: IRS pays millions in interest for delays in processing high-dollar refunds
Inspector general finds the agency has been slow in following recommendations that could reduce the $63 million in interest paid on refunds that exceed $10 million each.
Oversight
Spending bill amendment takes aim at 'czars'
Proposal comes as Republicans have escalated their criticism of the Obama administration for appointing more than 30 czars.
Oversight
Bill would let firms that outgrow their size status retain set-aside contracts
Lawmaker says existing regulations punish small businesses for success, but critics question the motive behind the proposal.
Oversight
Senate approves $122 billion transportation, housing spending bill
Next up is the $32.1 billion Interior-Environment appropriations measure, with more votes expected on Tuesday.
Oversight
Interior creates regional centers to cope with climate change
Move aims to improve coordination and data sharing across agencies to protect wildlife and resources.
News
From Nextgov.com: Agents crippled by delays in technology deployment along Southwest border
Border Patrol must rely on old, unreliable equipment to protect crossings and reduce illegal immigration .
Pay & Benefits
Telework increasing steadily but slowly, OPM says
Participation rate has yet to reach 10 percent, according to a new report.
Defense