Oversight
First lady attends OPM ceremony, praises civil servants
New agency director John Berry says he'll make diversity a priority.
News
Locke navigates Senate anger over Census and satellites
Commerce secretary says he has the resources to complete the census on time.
Oversight
GAO says states need federal help tracking stimulus dollars
The Office of Management and Budget will release guidance in early May that gives states more flexibility in covering oversight costs, vice president vows.
Oversight
Dems likely to file cloture on HHS nomination
Some Republicans oppose Gov. Kathleen Sebelius as HHS secretary, in part, for her policy positions and her support of abortion rights.
Defense
Loyal F-22 booster undeterred by weakened campaign
Sen. Saxby Chambliss continues fighting for 60 additional planes even though the aircraft's manufacturer and other supporters have backed down.
Pay & Benefits
TSP Makeover
Employee representatives support a Roth IRA option for enrollees, but are less enthused about potential mutual fund offerings.
Pay & Benefits
New OPM chief vows to address pay, hiring and other workplace challenges
John Berry tells lawmakers he sees ‘warning lights’ and will proceed with caution on pay for performance.
News
From Nextgov.com: Agencies predicted to move to cloud computing cautiously
Driven by Obama's IT appointments, spending on access to remotely stored applications will grow at a 20 percent rate to $800 million by 2013, research firm reports .
Pay & Benefits
Watchdog criticizes management of retirement systems upgrade
New OPM director says he is taking the Government Accountability Office’s concerns seriously.
Defense
Coast Guard modernization program still faces challenges
Official says that large cutters are in poor condition and will need repair.
Oversight
Senator calls for quick action on anti-fraud bill
Measure would fund hundreds of new agents and prosecutors at Justice Department.
Oversight
GSA officials say they are off to a fast start on energy-efficiency projects
Analysts urge government to take the lead on green construction, despite recession.
Oversight
FEMA, ICE nominees pledge to focus on agency performance
Full Senate is expected soon to confirm Craig Fugate and John Morton for top Homeland Security posts.
Oversight
IGs seek more authority to combat contracting fraud
Wish list presented to new Senate procurement oversight subcommittee includes expanding powers granted under the Recovery Act.
Defense