News
From Nextgov.com: OMB says CIOs must report to agency heads
Draft memo outlining role of chief information officers says no other individual should have authority over them.
Oversight
GOP Train Wreck
Back-to-back election disasters are rare, but Republicans might be headed for that.
Oversight
OSC chief announces he will resign on Jan. 5
Since his confirmation in 2004, Special Counsel Scott Bloch has generated heated opposition from government watchdog groups and key members of Congress.
Oversight
Sources say Agriculture deputy to leave USDA for farm group
The announcement of new CEO of the National Conference of Farmer Cooperatives won't be official until January.
Defense
Panel: Private sector can control risks of cyberattack
Report suggests shifting control of corporate cyber infrastructures from IT departments to chief financial officers.
Defense
HHS limits anthrax vaccine legal liability
Government and industry officials involved in the manufacture and distribution of vaccine would be protected from lawsuits.
Oversight
Watchdog unveils government reform priorities for next administration
Nonprofit recommends increasing federal pay and returning some contract jobs to the civil service.
Defense
Government urged to improve information sharing before crises
Future security threats are likely to transcend intelligence requirements of counterterrorism operations.
Defense
Expert says nuclear terrorism is not a major threat
The Rand Corp.'s Brian Michael Jenkins says fears of a nuclear attack are overblown.
Pay & Benefits
TSP weathers sharp spike in transactions
On Oct. 10, calls to the plan’s ThriftLine spiked from a normal volume of around 18,000 to nearly 35,000.
Tech
From Nextgov.com: Web 2.0 technologies are seen as vital to attracting younger employees
Social networking is here to stay and government must adapt , federal practitioners say.
Oversight
Bush performance rating tool draws plaudits, pans
Proponents and critics of PART reflect on its effectiveness in measuring the success of federal programs.
Defense
Officials worry about safety of financial data
Computer hackers could cause additional economic turmoil by spreading false information.
Oversight
Airlines expect trouble with passenger screening program
Critics of TSA's Secure Flight say the program could harm international relations, disrupt travel and create more confusion for carriers.
Defense
Pentagon drops another troubled Army helicopter program
Decision will force the Army to keep its aging fleet of OH-58D Kiowa Warriors flying far longer than anticipated.
Pay & Benefits
Merit board touts nontraditional approaches to discipline
Report recommends that agencies establish policies on alternative ways to address employee misconduct and train supervisors on their options.
Pay & Benefits