News
Election results will influence the regulatory climate
Both presidential candidates have promised tough ethics and transparency rules, but in general McCain is likely to have a lighter regulatory touch than Democratic rival Obama.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: GSA creates program office for Multiple Award Schedules
Goal is to provide consistency across business units, improve customer and vendor satisfaction.
Defense
Security experts call for improved public communications
Panel says next president needs to ensure that public warnings are based on solid information and are sent based on urgent need.
Oversight
Justice IG calls attorney firings 'fundamentally flawed'
Report recommends criminal investigation into dismissals.
Oversight
Research firm highlights untapped potential in federal contracts
Top 20 opportunities for fiscal 2009 will come from recompetitions or consolidations of agreements already awarded, report says.
Pay & Benefits
Study: Cost of domestic partner benefits could be limited
If state-level experiences are any indication, low enrollment would hold costs down.
Oversight
Sweeping authority for Treasury chief survives bailout negotiations
Economic rescue bill would give Secretary Henry Paulson authority to waive traditional contracting and hiring rules.
Oversight
New directive will ease integration of intelligence agencies
Document establishes a common framework for cataloging employee skills.
Defense
Dems want DHS to target criminal illegal immigrants
Immigration and Customs Enforcement ordered to spend $1 billion on effort this fiscal year.
Defense
Both parties court military veteran candidates as wars continue
At least 52 veterans ran as non-incumbents in House and Senate primaries across the nation.
Pay & Benefits
Take Charge of Your TSP
In times like these, it’s more important than ever to take responsibility for managing your retirement investments.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: Feds still fumbling with financial management systems
GAO skeptical about an increase in number of agencies complying with law to deploy compatible systems that use proper standards.
Defense
Defense auditors express optimism about new job standards
Under heavy criticism, agency nixes all but one of 19 performance measures and creates new ones.
Oversight
Defense comptroller leaves for industry job
Tina Jonas heads to Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. after four-year tenure as the Pentagon’s chief financial executive.
Pay & Benefits
TSP funds nosedive in September
Wall Street turmoil drags down funds, continuing yearlong trend.
Defense
Obama adviser targets weapons costs, lack of oversight
Richard Danzig says missile defense and the Army's Future Combat Systems modernization project should be monitored.
Pay & Benefits