Oversight
Performance measures should fit agencies’ specific missions, panelists say.
The federal government struggles to evaluate and demonstrate its productivity to the public, according to management observers.
Management
KBR shut out of logistics work in Afghanistan
Democratic senator says award decision could signal the Army is taking flaws in contractors’ past performance more seriously.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: Panel approves record $3.3 billion IT budget for VA, with stipulations
Committee restricts more than $1 billion in system development funds until CIO Roger Baker completes his review of programs.
Management
Panel lightly trims Labor-HHS spending bill
House subcommittee shaves $52 million from President Obama's request.
Defense
House passes bill that increases spending on veterans
Bill typically receives bipartisan support, but this time around Republicans had procedural complaints.
Defense
Senators seek to eliminate 23 senior Pentagon positions
Lawmakers decry 'proliferation' of deputy undersecretaries, say positions should be redesignated with other titles.
Oversight
Pace of stimulus contracting picks up
Private sector Web site finds that federal, state and local governments so far have paid $21 billion to contractors.
Defense
IG: Secure Border Initiative lacks effective oversight
Contractors are performing work that should be done by government employees, auditors find.
Defense
Levin, McCain expect some flak in Senate's F-22 dogfight
Committee leaders face uphill battle in stripping authorization bill of funding for fighter jets the Obama administration does not want.
Management
Farm Service Agency has new boss after dairyman's exit
Jonathan Coppess takes over three days after leader appointed in April quit, saying the job was not what he expected.
Pay & Benefits
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Pay & Benefits
Senate committee endorses 2.9 percent federal pay raise
Senate Appropriations panel’s recommendation for pay increase is higher than Obama’s proposal.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: Maryland firm wins contract to revamp Recovery.gov
The General Services Administration awarded Smartronix of Hollywood, Md., an $18 million deal to help government better track stimulus funds.
News
Fewer goals, clear strategy contribute to effective leadership, study shows
The most successful federal leaders worked fewer hours than less successful executives.
Defense
House panel advances bill granting airport screeners bargaining rights
Measure also would end TSA’s pay-for-performance system and return workers to the General Schedule.
Defense