News
From Nextgov.com: OMB dashboard plays role in suspending 45 tech projects at VA
Veterans Affairs secretary and chief information officer found delays and cost overruns in with initiatives worth $200 million while preparing data for the recently launched Web site.
Defense
Pentagon lays out detailed regulations for security contractors
Defense cites likely increase in private security firms in Afghanistan as impetus for new rule.
Defense
Senate agreement clears way for vote on future of F-22
Pentagon wants to cap the fleet of aircraft at the 187 already on order.
Oversight
Postal unions seek White House help on pay, benefits
Letter alleges USPS may not be able to make payroll in October.
Oversight
Fate of Alaska Native contracting program is unclear
Pentagon tells subcommittee that it favors additional competition of contracts.
News
Federal managers rate the Recovery Act
More than 300 respondents from across government weigh in on the demands of administering stimulus funds.
Oversight
House approves financial services spending bill
Chamber narrowly passes $24.1 billion fiscal 2010 appropriations package.
Pay & Benefits
House passes 2 percent pay raise
Financial services legislation advances with Obama’s pay raise proposal included.
Pay & Benefits
Get an Estimate
One key tool in planning for retirement is an estimate from your agency of your future benefits.
Oversight
GAO: Administration must sustain progress on real property management
Despite reforms and improvement, challenges remain in overhauling how the government handles its real estate.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: GSA will retain oversight of contract to build Recovery.gov
The Recovery Accountability and Transparency Board opted to allow the agency to manage the contract to shorten the project’s time frame and rely on its contracting skills.
Defense
House to work on approps, Senate on Defense
Pay/go, food safety bills are also on next week's congressional agenda.
Defense
Panel rejects Obama's biggest Defense cuts
President Obama has threatened to veto any Defense bill that contains unwanted funding for the F-22 fleet.
Oversight