News
From Nextgov.com: Adoption of e-health records depends on consolidation of systems
Too many networks place too much of a burden on private clinicians, who provide the bulk of the care under national and military health programs.
Oversight
Defense acquisition caters to bigger companies
Many of the goods and services bought annually by Defense are better suited for large contractors, research group finds.
News
OMB issues memo on new contractor self-reporting rule
Agencies must get the word out to contractors about mandatory disclosure of fraud, bribery and other violations of acquisition regulations.
Defense
Pentagon to provide 'nonprescriptive' transition guide
General overview includes a timeline for the first 90 days of the new administration, as well as other information on the state of play of military issues.
Oversight
Former civil servant might head Obama USDA transition team
Carole Jett retired earlier this year after a 33-year career at Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service.
Oversight
New international development agency could emerge under Obama
More than 20 agencies governmentwide administer foreign assistance programs.
Pay & Benefits
Health Plan Checkup
Employees should do their homework before enrolling in a new health plan during open season.
Oversight
OMB veteran will lead transition review of government operations
Obama-Biden team names several former Clinton officials to gather key agency information for incoming administration.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: Obama must use better technology to open government
OMB Watch says new administration should rely on commercially available collaborative tools to back promise of transparency .
Defense
Air Force to begin shaping new nuclear command
Establishment of the command is one of many steps the Air Force is taking to fix widespread problems with its handling of nuclear weapons.
Oversight
Obama likely to be inundated with job seekers
One analyst estimates the transition team could receive 200,000 applications for 8,000 positions.
Pay & Benefits
Executives association reaches out to Obama administration
Partnership with career officials will help the incoming administration achieve its goals, group says.
Oversight
Top jobs at agencies remain unfilled as transition looms
The latest Plum Book includes five vacancies among the positions listed at the Office of Personnel Management.
Oversight
Officials work to keep green government initiatives from getting lost in transition
Agencies have made significant progress in cutting oil consumption, increasing efficiency.
Management