Defense
Defense IG to ramp up Iraq spending audits
Report highlights role of Congress in requesting studies that generated $23 billion in benefits over six months.
Defense
Multiple DHS agencies may have violated funding law
DHS office and four agencies lack sufficient information to even assess the extent of their financial management problems, auditors say.
Management
Key 'open government' official leaves policy mark
Justice Department's Daniel Metcalfe, who is retiring after serving under four presidents, says agencies need to disclose information responsibly.
Tech
Group formed to address future of libraries in Internet era
Library of Congress officials say it is essential that libraries continue to exist.
Defense
Pentagon cited again for weak oversight of Iraq contractors
Defense officials can't be sure they’re getting the services they paid for and lack an accurate count of contractors, auditors say.
Management
Small firms squeezed by growth in multiple-order contracts
Researchers find small businesses are taking home a shrinking share of these contracts.
Defense
Acquisition listed among DHS management challenges
Department needs better systems for reporting contracts and a stronger strategy to oversee a major border security project, inspectors say.
Management
Executive branch courts Hill staffers left jobless after elections
White House officials have told GOP lawmakers and their staffs that the administration froze many political slots to absorb furloughed Republicans.
Defense
Telecom panel calls for more emergency preparedness funding
Advisory group approves report recommending more funding for R&D for enhancements to electric grids.
Tech
GSA struggles to keep up in tech sales
Agencies are moving to non-GSA contract vehicles to meet their IT needs, analysts find.
Management
OMB data shows low e-gov adoption and use rates
High percentage of agencies are participating in Bush administration's e-government initiatives.
Defense
Internal memo raises concerns about DHS funds transfer
Agency officials say agreement between two units to shift funds for detainee transport may have violated federal appropriations law.
Management
Bipartisan effort in House will target federal oil leases
Committee leaders want the Interior Department to force oil and gas companies to pay royalties lost through the omission of price thresholds for certain lease agreements.
Management
Government fails 10th consecutive audit
Five agencies, with $1.6 trillion in assets and costs on their balance sheets, denied a clean opinion.
Tech
OMB to release figures on e-gov acceptance, usage
Information will cover 18 of 25 projects; goal is to increase transparency, illustrate initiatives’ success.
Defense
Report: Biometric visitor tracking won't work at land exits
Implementation would be costly, require new infrastructure and lead to traffic backups.
Tech
DHS privacy office steps up scrutiny of technology projects
Critics say report to Congress covering two years of activity is short on details, seek commitment from recently arrived privacy chief.
Management
Anti-discrimination activists seek new federal workplace law
Activists say OPM regulations have subverted the intent of a 2002 law meant to stiffen penalties for discrimination.
Management