Oversight
Campaign advisers say presidential candidates are committed to regulatory reform
Next commander in chief is likely to support electronic rule-making and the revival of a federal advisory agency on administrative processes.
Defense
New president will face major challenges at Defense
A shortage of Army officers and a dwindling industrial base are among challenges that will greet the next commander in chief.
Defense
From Nextgov.com: Army is lax in overseeing issuance of contractor ID cards, IG finds
Contractor failed to conduct adequate background checks before giving employees access to sensitive computer systems and military facilities.
Oversight
FDA to open international offices
Agency will have a presence in China, India, Europe and Latin America before the end of 2008.
Pay & Benefits
OPM terminates contract for electronic retirement calculator
Agency will continue its retirement modernization project without the assistance of Hewitt Associates.
Pay & Benefits
Homeland security and traffic concerns drive telework expansion
Agencies must make the work arrangement part of their culture for it to succeed, advocates say.
Pay & Benefits
CSRS retirees to receive 5.8 percent pension boost in 2009
Increase is highest since 1982; those in FERS will receive a 4.8 percent adjustment.
Pay & Benefits
FSA Perks
As open season approaches, the flexible spending account program may be worth a second look.
Tech
From Nextgov.com: Concerns swirl around transparency of Navy network contract
Officials gather comments on plan to break services into eight segments, but critics say time is short.
Oversight
DHS secretary pushes industry to invest in cybersecurity
Plans to beef up protection hinge on private sector -- which owns most of the nation’s infrastructure.
Oversight
OMB official says presidential candidates briefed extensively on transition
Both McCain and Obama said to be “exceptionally prepared” for administration switch.
Oversight
VA suspends prostate cancer treatment programs at four hospitals
Nuclear Regulatory Commission is examining radiation dosing problems.
Oversight
HUD slices $377 million in disaster relief to meet mandated cut
Agency officials decide to dip into the disaster relief pool because it typically takes states a long time to spend those dollars so the reductions would not be felt immediately.
Oversight
Waxman claims Cabinet political trips funded by taxpayers
Ranking member of oversight committee chaired by Waxman calls the report "hopelessly political."
Oversight
Feds are more mobile, but dissatisfied with agencies’ wireless support
Survey says latest technology could boost employees’ productivity outside the office.
News
Reflections on government and nature: summer and fall at Acadia National Park
An introduction to a photo gallery about activities at the park.
Management