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
What You Need to Know
Questions you should ask yourself and your HR office as you prepare for retirement.
Defense
Surveillance powers unlikely to change with new president
There’s little reason to believe McCain or Obama would roll back the intelligence gathering authorities now in place.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: GSA oversight of contractor flawed
Inspector general says procurement agency failed to make sure the government received the best deal when it hired consultant to evaluate bids for a massive IT contract.
Defense
Senator urges suspension of Iraq publicity contracts
The United States should not be spending $300 million to “propagandize the Iraqi people,” especially given the financial crisis, Virginia Democrat says.
Oversight
OPM meets most 2008 strategic goals
Agency still struggles with the rollout of its electronic retirement system.
Oversight