Defense
National Reconnaissance Office cancels contracts for proposed space radar project
Development has been wrought with cost concerns, schedule delays and technological problems.
Defense
Homeland Security pushes for reauthorization of electronic verification program
Voluntary federal program allows employers to check the legal status of new workers and is viewed by the administration as critical to immigration overhaul.
Defense
New intelligence sharing strategy shifts from ‘need to share’ to ‘responsibility to provide’
Report calls for secure, collaborative system in which agencies can access and disseminate information.
Defense
Senators praise, criticize FEMA's progress since Katrina
IG report finds agency has made progress in eight of nine categories.
Oversight
Officials blast FAA relationship with airlines
IG recommends an independent body to investigate concerns and rotation of inspectors to prevent close relationships.
Defense
VA's chief information officer makes pitch for more funding
Despite strides made, official tells lawmakers that challenges still remain.
Pay & Benefits
Diversity lacking among agencies' senior ranks, say lawmakers
The number of African-American men in the Senior Executive Service has decreased over the past seven years, according to GAO.
Oversight
IBM suspension lifted
Agencies can resume awarding contracts for products and services from the company.
Pay & Benefits
Delayed Gratification
For many newly retired feds, the wait for that first full retirement check is long and painful.
Defense
No record of arms dealer’s certification as disadvantaged business
Suspended Defense contractor was designated as small and disadvantaged, but federal officials say it was never officially classified as such.
Defense
General says Army needs to reduce combat tours in Iraq
Army vice chief of staff nominee says a maximum of 12 months is the goal.
Pay & Benefits
IT security concerns slow telework adoption
Private sector moves ahead of federal government in security measures and technical support.
Oversight
GSA now says resellers not affected by IBM suspension
Federal contractors can continue to sell IBM products under their own contracts.
Oversight
Census to scrap handheld computers for 2010 count
Increased costs and performance issues lead to Commerce secretary’s decision, which will cost the bureau up to $3 billion.
Pay & Benefits
OPM touts success of new electronic retirement system
Under RetireEZ, 34 retirees received an accurate annuity payment within 30 days, agency says.
Defense
Much-derided overseas contracting loophole to be closed
OMB says the exemption was included in draft regulations because they were based on a decades-old Defense Department rule.
Defense
Inspector general notes moderate progress at FEMA
IG says agency has made improvements, but not "substantial" ones, in eight of nine of the most important preparedness areas.
Pay & Benefits
Imperfect Performance
Despite flawed programs and numerous failures, the U.S. is still ahead of the curve in measuring the effectiveness of government.
Oversight
GSA official: IBM 'suspension is not punishment'
Resellers to feel the financial pain of company’s disbarment from receiving new federal contracts.
Defense