Oversight
Bid protests reach 10-year high
Figures indicate agencies are reaching more voluntary accords with unhappy contractors, taking the cases off GAO’s plate.
Defense
Energy Department faces broad management challenges, IG reports
Contract administration, cybersecurity and environmental cleanup are among problems requiring long-term attention.
Oversight
FCC to come under closer scrutiny, aide says
Senate counsel and potential candidate for agency chief supports more transparency, but stopped short of calling for legislation to overhaul the agency.
Oversight
IG: Madoff probe could delve into SEC operations
Madoff's reputation may have caused agency examiners to eschew a more thorough review.
Pay & Benefits
Personnel agency clarifies Inauguration Day policies
Federal workers in the capital region will be given Jan. 20 off to enjoy the festivities, in keeping with tradition.
Pay & Benefits
TSP rallies in December
Despite some gains last month, most of the plan’s funds tanked overall in 2008.
Oversight
Dems may repeal term limits for House chairs
Rules change under consideration could disrupt opening of Congress this week.
Oversight
Richardson withdraws as nominee for Commerce secretary
"Pay-to-play" investigation involving state contracts in New Mexico becomes an issue.
Defense
ADVICE+DISSENT:Intelligence File Dual-Hatted
Cutting the intelligence director’s workload could make him better at his job.
Management Matters - Advice And Dissent
Stop Wasting Time
Don’t make it harder for employees to do their jobs.
Managing Technology
Down to the Wire
Help your agency avoid pitfalls when switching to the Networx telecom contract.
Viewpoint
Listen and Learn
Here are six critical competencies the new political appointees will need to succeed.
In Every Issue
Briefing
Papered over; to the letter, global English lesson; explosive fear factor and more.
News And Analysis
Tapping Knowledge
Agencies use learning systems to cultivate careers and plug skill gaps.
News And Analysis