Defense
Stronger oversight of intelligence hubs encouraged
Civil liberties advocates say the rules governing state "fusion centers" are unclear, and the centers have experienced mission creep.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: Agencies on track for move to Networx
Report reviews six plans for impending transition to the federal government’s largest-ever telecommunications contract .
Pay & Benefits
GSA raises mileage reimbursement rate for federal employees
Following the IRS’ lead, GSA boosts rate 8 cents.
Oversight
Senators seek to streamline IRS tax lien system
A recent GAO report that found the government is owed $58 billion in payroll taxes fuel debate.
Oversight
Waxman joins calls urging OSC chief to resign
Government watchdog groups and three House Republicans already have asked Scott Bloch to quit.
Pay & Benefits
MSPB: Competitive hiring on the decline
Managers are making greater use of special hiring authorities, even if they don't understand them fully.
Oversight
PTO deputy director to leave agency next month
Announcement comes as lawmakers fight to break an impasse on legislation to overhaul the patent system.
Oversight
Senator wants to put hold on GSA nominee over Sun contract
Charles Grassley, R-Iowa, has renewed charges that, as head of the agency's Federal Acquisition Service, Jim Williams helped the former administrator improperly pressure contracting officers.
Defense
Audit questions SBA awards to security giant Blackwater
Inspector general's report says the company may have misrepresented itself.
Oversight
Eye of the Storm
Many voters are taking a time-out from the presidential race. But they'll be back.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: Appropriators worry VA isn't capitalizing on IT centralization
The central office responsible for overseeing the department's technology lacks a clear organizational structure, Senate panel reports .
News
Report of Defense audit scandal makes waves
IG asked to investigate; Missouri Democrat says officials found to have been involved in pressuring auditors to alter findings should be fired.
Oversight
White House: Budget deficit will reach $482 billion
The projected fiscal 2009 deficit is about $70 billion more than the deficit estimated in Bush's budget proposal released in February.
Pay & Benefits
Federal human resources shops are slow to change
Lack of funding, leadership top concerns among HR professionals and researchers, report says.
Oversight
Justice Department: Former aide broke law in hiring scandal
Report says former White House liaison Monica Goodling violated federal law and department policy by letting political affiliation influence hiring for career positions.
Defense