Pay & Benefits
Federal pay and benefits provisions missing from Senate bill
Senate version of DoD authorization does not include House-approved measures on sick leave fix, other retirement reforms.
Oversight
GAO: Agencies need to do more to ensure proper use of contractor award fees
Despite OMB guidance, agencies’ approaches to paying contractors for performance still vary widely.
Defense
GOP accuses administration of keeping ineffective intel center open
Opponents say center in the district of Rep. John Murtha, D-Pa., duplicates work done elsewhere, lacks a clear mission and is poorly located.
Oversight
Administration pitches consumer protection overhaul
New agency would have the power to impose fines and refer for criminal prosecution those engaging in unfair, deceptive or abusive acts.
News
Stimulus gives federal money managers a seat at the table
Chief financial officers are under enormous pressure to meet new reporting requirements with outdated financial systems.
Oversight
Bargain Hunters
The public likes President Obama but reserves the right to worry about the price tag of his goals.
Oversight
Open government advocates map out future of citizen governance
Greater citizen participation and more risk-taking among the suggestions offered at technology forum.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: Advisory panel recommends GSA ax price reduction clause
Group studying Federal Supply Schedules program says vendors should not be obligated to offer government lowest prices.
Pay & Benefits
Personnel leader sets deadlines for hiring reform
OPM director also readies work-life balance programs, including several at his own agency.
News
EPA feels like home to new administrator
In her second stint at the agency, Lisa Jackson talks about getting to work on climate change and water quality.
Pay & Benefits
Agency personnel chiefs adjust to the limelight
The federal workforce is shifting and growing at a fierce rate, and human capital chiefs are in the middle of it.
Defense
Defense personnel system boasts supporters
Pay-for-performance at the Pentagon has many detractors, but also a fair share of defenders.
Oversight