Management
Treasury Beware
The Transportation Security Administration’s initial contracting attempts offer some lessons for the office created to oversee the financial bailout.
Oversight
Critics allege State broke acquisition rules in Baghdad contract
Deal raises questions about whether contractors should help investigate potential misuse of force by private sector guards.
Oversight
Philadelphia-based consultant buys McConnell International
Clinton Rubin purchases federal consulting firm founded by former OMB tech chief in a move to enter stable federal market.
Defense
From Nextgov.com: Lockheed hires former DISA director
Retired Air Force Lt. Gen. Charles Croom will work in the company’s information systems and global services practice.
Oversight
Preparing for the Transition: Dos and Don’ts
A former government executive lists what career professionals should -- and shouldn’t -- do when a new administration comes to Washington.
Oversight
Financial Services chairman praises GAO for oversight of rescue plan
Watchdog agency has assembled a team of nearly 20 in-house professionals to help oversee the program.
Pay & Benefits
Panel: Transition presents opportunities for civil service reforms
The need for change is significant, but a new administration should be careful and patient, panelists say.
Oversight
Going Obama's Way
If the economy remains the focus over the next month, the election may get out of McCain's reach.
Defense
From Nextgov.com: Navy plans to ask for NGEN proposals by spring
The service prepares to hold two industry days to discuss the network that will connect users on shore and at sea.
Oversight
Federal jobs not automatically competitive, administration argues
In court filing, Justice Department says president has authority to determine which jobs are subject to competition.
Oversight
Wall Street executive turned politician dissects the economic breakdown
New Jersey's governor, a former senator and CEO of Goldman Sachs, discusses the financial crisis and Henry Paulson's performance as Treasury secretary.
Oversight
Former procurement chief indicted again
Prosecutors level two new charges against David Safavian and revive three from his previous trial.
Oversight
Orszag: Economic mess will change incoming president's agenda
It will be difficult to deal with much beyond the economy in the early stages of the next presidency, budget office chief says.
News
Bailout brings massive hiring, oversight challenges
Rescue effort is likely to require 1,000 additional highly-skilled civil servants and at least as many contractors.
Pay & Benefits