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

Consumer bureau chief: Recess appointment 'not affecting our decision making'

President Obama installed Richard Cordray as director of the agency over the objection of Republicans in January .