Defense
CBP prepares to expand expedited import tracking
Project aims to replace a long-used paper system for processing commercial imports with electronic processing.
Management
Jury still out on Democratic oversight efforts
Quality oversight can bring about meaningful changes to program performance, but oversight can also be a political tool.
Tech
Transportation orders hold on Microsoft upgrades
Department cites cost and compatibility issues in decision to hold off on updates.
Management
Lawmaker renews push to improve management training
Bill would require refreshers every three years on how to evaluate employees and develop performance expectations.
Management
Lawmakers unveil bill to establish public service academy
Measure would help attract young people into government as agencies face retirement wave, sponsors say.
Tech
GSA chief says huge telecom contract to be awarded soon
Lurita Doan says announcement of multi-billion-dollar Networx award will come in "next few days."
Defense
Reconstruction IG urges interagency coordination
Lessons learned report urges better integration of Defense, State and U.S. Agency for International Development, and supports creation of civilian reserve corps.
Defense
DHS privacy czar seeks additional investigators
Office also wants to hire more employees to handle FOIA requests.
Management
House panel backs military health bill banning privatization
Measure is aimed at improving quality of care for wounded service members.
Tech
NASA to unveil tech contract with new name, fee structure
New contracts to launch within days; already low base fee will drop more, but will apply even to small orders.
Management
Long-awaited women’s contracting program may launch soon
Implementation has been slow because SBA wants to make sure guidelines are legally sound, agency official says.
Tech
GSA moves to consolidate IT infrastructure
Changes could save the agency $15 million, but may make administrators’ jobs more complex.
Management
GAO seeks money, staff to expand oversight role
Comptroller general also urges greater transparency in government financial and budget reporting.
Defense
Defense agency, GSA weigh adopting Treasury contract shop
Agency is aiming to give FedSource a new home by Sept. 30; customers could face service disruptions.
Tech
OMB sets security standards for Windows computers
Requirements are intended to reduce vulnerabilities and save time and money, but observers caution they aren’t a cure-all.
Defense
Pentagon adds 35,000 employees to new personnel system
Latest installment will bring the total number of civilians working under the performance-based pay system to 113,000.
Defense
DHS still faces hurdles tracking visitor exits by land
Agency still years away from being fully able to verify departures, panelists tell lawmakers.
Defense
Osprey helicopter nears overseas deployment
Skeptics are concerned unresolved safety issues could make the hybrid aircraft vulnerable during combat.
Tech