Management
OPM cracks down after CFC audit
Charitable donations can’t be spent on meals, entertainment or travel, agency orders.
Management
In Wisconsin, Romney likely to join battle against public employee unions
GOP front-runner praises state's governor for acting to slash benefits.
Defense
Lawmakers, generals, budgets. . . and lies?
The chasm between Republicans, Democrats, and military over defense cuts goes on full display.
Management
Contractors remain a focal point in cost-cutting efforts
Senators and agency officials highlight financial benefits of insourcing and proper auditing.
Oversight
Government curbs improper payments -- but not enough
U.S. controller tells senators of legal obstacles to catching and preventing mistakes.
Pay & Benefits
House backs pay freeze extension
The GOP fiscal 2013 budget proposal includes provisions affecting federal benefits and salaries.
Management
More career feds would join Senior Executive Service under new bill
Sen. Daniel Akaka’s legislation calls for fewer appointees.
Management
Capital area charity drive’s expenses questioned
Audit suggests campaign workers should not be reimbursed for meals and travel.
Management
Bill would crack down on contractor role in human trafficking
Rep. Lankford follows up on wage abuse, illegal debt and sexual exploitation.
Management
White House defends solicitor general
Donald Verrilli's health-care-law arguments before the Supreme Court have been criticized.
Oversight
Three House members take up TSA whistleblower’s cause
The lawmakers lend support to a U.S. air marshal who says he was fired after speaking out in 2003.
Management
The Upside of High Turnover
In the competitive cybersecurity field, allowing movement can help recruit from a narrow pool of talent.
Management
Longtime TRICARE contractor protests decision to go with another company
Health care firm tells The Washington Post military beneficiaries would suffer under new agreement.
Management
Why I Don’t Believe in Work/Life Balance
I’m here to tell you that in an age of doing more with less – or in some cases, less with less – work/life balance is a myth.
Oversight
First major climate regs from Obama EPA sure to stir political debate
Long-awaited global-warming regulations could arrive Tuesday.
Management
Romney: Feds look for 'places they can interfere'
GOP Presidential candidate criticizes government workers at San Diego campaign stop.
Management
Labor Department names auditorium for Cesar Chavez
Secretary Solis rallies farmworker community at headquarters.
Oversight
GOP lawmaker looks to merge Energy and EPA
Proposed consolidation would save $3 billion in first year, says Rep. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn.
Management