Defense
From Nextgov.com: GAO: DHS should complete integration of cyber operations
Department counters that merging "may not be practical or efficient."
Oversight
Acting GSA chief expects smooth transition to new administrator
David Bibb plans September exit; he’ll be succeeded by Jim Williams, an experienced GSA hand.
Defense
OMB head cheers Senate passage of war-funding bill
Included in the measure is a multibillion dollar boost in veterans’ education benefits that can be transferred to spouses and children.
Defense
Report provides roadmap for first Homeland Security transition
Leadership transfer could present an opportunity for terrorists to take advantage of perceived vulnerabilities in national security.
Oversight
Senate passes FAA extension, sends it to Bush for signature
Bill would extend through the fiscal year FAA’s authority to collect and spend aviation taxes and contract authority for the Airport Improvement Program.
Pay & Benefits
Locality adjustments fail to erase salary gap, critics say
Union leaders and federal executives call for changes to pay calculations.
Pay & Benefits
Time of Transition
Considerations for those who will be leaving government along with the Bush administration.
Tech
From Nextgov.com: Presidential transition could put a damper on federal IT spending
Unsettled economy and wartime bills also putting the pinch on agency budgets , industry report says.
Defense
Army overhauls modernization program
Initial components of Future Combat Systems will go to lighter infantry brigades, not heavy armored units.
Oversight
IG praises IRS modernization program, with some exceptions
Insufficient budgets and inconsistent oversight threaten success.
Defense
Defense financial managers cite human capital issues as top concern
Survey shows department’s finance and accounting professionals are nervous about massive personnel system, among other initiatives.
Pay & Benefits
TSA’s attempts to solve workplace problems could be making matters worse
Dispute resolution programs raise false hope and hurt morale, IG reports.
Defense
Outsourced State Department visa work criticized by House panel
Contract issued to help the department cope with what is expected to be a wave of Mexican citizens applying to renew border crossing cards.
Defense
GAO: Boeing had 'substantial' shot at tanker deal but for Air Force errors
GAO has recommended that the Air Force reopen competition on the program.
Pay & Benefits