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
Our polarized Congress: Divided we stand
National Journal's annual vote rankings show the depth and bitterness of the country's political divisions.
Management
Signs of friction in contractor-government relations
Federal budget cuts are eating into private firms’ revenues, survey finds.
Management
For Agriculture, increasing BioPreferred products is a challenge accepted
A presidential order asks USDA to expand its list of eligible environmentally friendly product categories.
Management
Leadership Lessons from DARPA
Last week, I had the opportunity to hear the director of DARPA, Regina Dugan, speak at a panel on leading innovation during a conference.
Management
Cut! Capitol-security issues crimp moviemakers' style
Architect of the Capitol bans commercial filmmaking on all of his grounds.
Oversight
Report: Debt would grow under all but one GOP contender
Only Texas Rep. Ron Paul's plans would reduce the national debt, thanks to huge promised spending reductions combined with tax cuts.
Management