Management
Former GAO chief could be third-party presidential candidate
A recent Americans Elect press release focuses on David Walker as a possible candidate for president.
Oversight
Baby steps for government bookkeeping
Financial management is improving slowly, officials tell House subcommittee.
Management
Senior Executive Service due for a shakeup, lawmaker says
Rep. Jim Moran, D-Va., calls for infusion of talent from outside the federal ranks.
Oversight
Labor sues Postal Service over whistleblower mistreatment
Lawsuit is OSHA’s second complaint in recent years against Seattle center.
Management
Michigan and Arizona: Bruising GOP primaries brighten Obama’s prospects
President is in better shape in both states, with higher favorable ratings than before and with an elevated profile among key constituencies.
Management
Setting Data Free
Data.gov helps app developers tap government information, but that isnt really the problem.
Management
Senior federal executives lack mobility, study finds
SES originally intended to move managers among federal agencies, sectors.
Oversight
State Department, others should consolidate overseas maintenance costs, GAO finds
Report recommends agencies use same service program.
Defense
Panetta calls for tax increases, not Defense cuts
Pentagon chief also suggests changes to popular programs like Social Security.
Management
Does Your Team Really Know What You Want?
Stephen Covey shared a lot of smart ideas when he wrote “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.” I must have read that book at least five times when it first came out.
Management
Obama establishes center to strengthen trade enforcement
Unit will coordinate agencies to protect U.S. firms and workers.
Management
Senator denounces Obama budget text on disclosure of contractor gifts
Susan Collins revives controversy over 2011 draft executive order.
Oversight
Watchdog finds tens of billions in cost cutting opportunities
GAO report outlines 51 areas where federal programs could be more efficient.
Tech
Medicare anti-fraud software disappoints senators
HHS stands by the predictive computer program.
Management
Red Carpet Lessons in Keeping Your Cool
The most interesting part of the Oscar telecast last night happened before the awards show started.
Defense
Pentagon defends $1 trillion fighter jet fleet
Defense still looking to cut costs of F-35 program.
Management
Reliance on contractors in Afghanistan draws continuing scrutiny
GAO finds Pentagon did not weigh advantages of using government personnel for security training.
Management
CBO scores bill to require online posting of program spending
Government Results Transparency Act would cost the average agency $1 million.
Oversight