Oversight
Collaboration-minded feds see barriers to working together
Nevertheless, mid-level managers are forging new relationships and building bridges across departments and agencies.
Pay & Benefits
Understanding CSRS Offset
The peculiarities of the niche retirement system aimed largely at people who had a break in federal service at some point.
Oversight
Agency aims to play matchmaker with new hiring tool
The national intelligence office is developing a site that would pair job applicants with suitable federal vacancies.
Defense
From Nextgov.com: Scientists view cybersecurity as an intimidating conundrum
Former National Science Foundation executive says technical issues and the enormity of the task make securing the Internet and networks ‘the most difficult challenge’ for researchers.
Oversight
BP oil spill proves fertile ground for procurement
Federal agencies have spent almost $126 million in Gulf Coast contracts.
News
The Week in Comments: Postal angst, per diems and Oval Office decor
The best in reader reaction to recent articles.
Pay & Benefits
Back to Work
Lawmakers will return from August recess to a plethora of pay-related legislation.
News
From Nextgov.com: Researchers slam lawmakers’ websites as failing constituents
Poor design, lack of interaction and a paucity of pertinent information keep elected officials from enriching democracy , a report concludes.
News
GSA chief pushes agency to up its acquisition game
The General Services Administration pitches efficiency and customer service to compete with agencies’ procurement offerings.
Oversight
Postal Service looks for ways to reduce labor costs
Agency will ask unions for changes in employee scheduling, wages and benefits, official says.
Defense
Improper time-and-materials contracts prove costly
IG raps Army for lack of competition, weak oversight for war zone work.
Defense
Obama's next mission: Restoring the economy
In Oval Office address marking end of the Iraq war, president says he will focus on jumpstarting the economy and reducing unemployment.
Features