Defense
GAO: Defense must make cultural, procedural changes to NSPS
Watchdog agency says moving too quickly on pay-for-performance systems undermines their credibility.
News
From Nextgov.com: TSA improves program to check airline passengers against terrorist list
Secure Flight, which screens air travelers against a watch list, is more secure and has reduced the number of false positives.
Pay & Benefits
TSP to debut Web site makeover in the fall
Overhaul will make it easier to track transactions online and transfer money among funds.
Defense
Officials draft changes to Bush-era mandate on ID cards
Some of the biggest differences between the law and the proposed alternative deal with information-technology requirements.
Oversight
House contracting caucus tackles acquisition workforce issues
Bipartisan group will host first public panel on Tuesday with procurement leaders.
Defense
Panels to review Pentagon budget
Acquisition reform negotiations also are on this week's agenda.
News
From Nextgov.com: Top Census appointee promises more active role in IT management
Robert Groves tells a Senate panel "successful hardware and software development has the user involved at the beginning, middle and end."
Oversight
Senate panel to probe Alaska native contracting preferences
Oversight subcommittee is collecting data about the business practices of Alaskan firms for a July hearing.
Defense
Commandant says Marines will field their own gunships
Service is looking for ways to give units more fire support and mobility.
Oversight
States adjust to handle stimulus pressures
With limited resources, procurement officials try to spend funds quickly and efficiently.
Pay & Benefits