Oversight
Interior’s reorganization after Gulf oil spill falls short
Persistent challenges to gauging risks hampers quality of offshore oversight, GAO says.
Management
USPS to begin cutting hours at 13,000 post offices
Plan unveiled in May launches next week.
Pay & Benefits
Uncle Sam’s annual giving campaign launches Sept. 1
Reforms to the charitable program could be on the way.
Management
Romney leaves Tampa to seek veterans’ votes in Indiana
Candidate addresses American Legion audience before returning to GOP convention.
Management
Exclusive Preview: Honoring the best public servants of 2012
What often gets lost amid the headlines and political chatter is what the government accomplishes.
Management
Generate commitment by following through on yours
Leading by example is never out of style--especially when you're actually committed.
Management
Excellence is not an act, but a habit
For almost thirty years now, the concept of “excellence in government” has served as an aspiration in the federal community – actively championed by various organizations and officials.
Management
Secret Service gun inadvertently left In Romney plane lavatory
Romney has traveled with Secret Service protection since early February.
Management
Government is ramping up document declassifications
More than 200 million pages still await review, Archives says.
Management
Analysis: Why Republicans need to get FEMA right
Americans have come to see the federal government as essential to disaster relief.
Management
Data Center Power
Consolidating data centers alone won’t eliminate costly electric bills.
Pay & Benefits
GOP endorses fed pay overhaul, smaller workforce
A draft of the Republican policy platform calls for aligning federal compensation with the private sector and shrinking government.
Pay & Benefits
GSA projects $11 million savings from canceled conferences
Travel curbs show results as GOP demands figures on past agency gatherings.
Management
USPS receives more time to respond to Northrop Grumman lawsuit
Contractor says agency made unfair changes to mail processing equipment order.
Management
Federal programs to aid entrepreneurs overlap
GAO finds 52 separate offerings across agencies are confusing to businesses.
Management
FEMA on Isaac evacuations: ‘The time to go is now’
As the storm targets a wide swath of the Gulf Coast, governors declare emergencies.
Management
Leading federal market research firm acquired in private equity deal
Thoma Bravo purchases Deltek for $1.1 billion.
Oversight