Oversight
Lawmakers question GSA nominee over Sun Microsystems deal
Jim Williams denies charges he was involved in pressuring procurement shop into awarding contract extension.
Defense
Homeland Security chief touts increase in urban grants
Latest installment brings the total that has been allocated for fiscal 2008 to $3 billion.
Defense
Lawmaker aims to take up defense authorization in September
Armed Services Committee leader wants to gain support in the next week for a unanimous consent agreement limiting debate on the bill.
Oversight
Agencies urged to make better use of performance measures
Managers are collecting more information, but they aren’t using it to guide policy decisions or resource allocations, GAO reports.
Defense
Senators ask Defense secretary to review Navy destroyer plans
Letter asks for detailed explanation of agency's decision to buy older but more affordable destroyers.
Defense
GAO unsure about TSA's ability to meet security deadlines
Official says agency has yet to complete basic assessments of the technology and the additional personnel needed for comprehensive air cargo screening.
Oversight
Postal Service seeks flexibility in closing facilities
Plan is drawing opposition from lawmakers, postal unions and other stakeholders.
Pay & Benefits
Long-Term Planning
Change is in the air for the government’s long-term care insurance program.
Pay & Benefits
Disabled employees make up less than 1 percent of the federal workforce
Treasury, Veterans Affairs and Education departments employ the highest number of disabled workers.
News
From Nextgov.com: Census considers a smaller role for decennial count contractor
A final estimate putting the cost of canvassing and field office support at $988 million could cause the agency to limit Harris Corp.’s involvement .
Oversight
Procurement leaders go back to basics as administration winds down
The presidential transition is looming, but chief acquisition officers still have plenty left to accomplish.
Oversight
Questions on Sun deal await GSA nominee
James Williams will likely be confirmed easily to replace Lurita Doan, but first he will have to explain his role in controversial contract negotiations with Sun Microsystems.
Oversight
Competition in contracting remains steady
Energy ranks first in fostering competition; Veterans Affairs comes in last.
Pay & Benefits
Panelists say workforce issues will gain momentum under next president
Pay reform, telework will continue to dominate human capital agenda.
News
State IG to look at U.S. role in Iraq oil deals
Investigators will review documents State Department officials gave lawmakers in response to inquiries about a deal involving Texas-based Hunt Oil Co.
Defense
Committee approves bills to ease flow of information
The measures would try to prevent agencies from overclassifying documents.
Pay & Benefits