Pay & Benefits

MSPB ruling could benefit vets who file employment claims

The Merit Systems Protection Board now says it has jurisdiction over cases involving veterans who belong to unions and file claims under a 1994 veterans’ employment law.

Management

Across the Divide

Government’s next leaders must strike a balance between civil servants and federal contractors.

Tech

From Nextgov.com: Board recommends new strategy for complex Defense programs

Report says the department should follow the integrated approach used for the Future Combat Systems.

News

Defense taps independent panel to examine contracting agency

The Defense Business Board is to report on operations at the Defense Contract Audit Agency within 60 days.

Defense

Initial assessment of Defense nuclear review nearing completion

Independent task force is expected to recommend changes, possible disciplinary measures in Air Force management.

Defense

Military health care benefit extended to reservist family members

Rule waives annual deductibles for dependents of some active-duty members of Reserves, National Guard.

Oversight

OPM reevaluates human capital marks for management score card

Downgrades reflect initiatives are still in the works rather than failing, officials say.

Oversight

CBO: Scale of contract operations in Iraq is unprecedented

Contract spending will reach $100 billion by the end of the year, and the ratio of contractors to military personnel is about 1-to-1.

Oversight

Targeted Advertising

John McCain -- not exactly known as a technology guru -- has spent more on search engine advertising than Barack Obama.

Oversight

Top IT cops say lack of authority, resources undermine security

Chief information security officers would like to serve and protect computers, but without the authority, budget and time, federal systems remain open to attack.

Oversight

Telework becomes more attractive as quality-of-life concerns spike

As fuel prices, traffic and pollution peak, managers are becoming more open to letting employees work from home.

Oversight

From Nextgov.com: IRS improves IT governance of modernization program

But IG says tax agency needs to improve oversight of information technology projects .

Defense

GAO: Air Force must improve inventory monitoring systems

Watchdog says current approach does not follow best practices.

Pay & Benefits

OPM refines standards for reductions in force

Agencies will be able to separate out workers in pay-for-performance systems when downsizing.

Pay & Benefits

GSA increases per diems for some cities

About 400 locations will have fiscal 2009 rates higher than the national standard.

News

Summer Break

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Accused Anthrax Killer Aided Agents

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News

Phones and Planes

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Tech

From Nextgov.com: Defense must improve assessment of IT systems

The department has not shown that its business systems are in compliance with its computer systems blueprint .