Defense
Federal agencies still recovering from flooding
Several Washington area buildings remain closed as cleanup continues.
Management
Procurement spending up $175 billion since 2000
Democratic lawmakers’ report highlights 118 “problem contracts” collectively worth $745.5 billion.
Defense
Flooding closes several Washington-area agencies
Thousands of federal employees told to go, or stay, home Monday as downpours hit the capital region.
Tech
GAO, Navy add to growing list of federal data breaches
Rash of breaches prompts OMB to release new checklist of information security safeguards.
Defense
FEMA bulks up on supplies, systems for tracking them
Despite improvements, strategy emphasizing federal decision-making may continue to hinder disaster response, skeptics say.
Defense
Senate excludes intelligence employees from whistleblower bill
Move prompts call for independent agency to handle intelligence-related disclosures.
Management
House votes to block Walter Reed outsourcing; Army moves forward
If Senate follows suit, transition to private base operations contractor could be in jeopardy.
Management
EEOC, OPM should work together on diversity, auditors say
GAO survey finds agency roles redundant, ineffective.
Defense
Transportation secretary to depart next month
Norman Mineta, lone Democrat in Bush Cabinet, has served since the beginning of the administration.
Tech
VA official defends memos restricting IT centralization
Department’s general counsel says he was limited to interpreting the current law and could not make a policy decision.
Management
Army Corps employees win public-private competition for IT work
Award could still result in job loss, as the in-house proposal involves teaming with a contractor.
Management
House committees probe Alaska Native contracting program
"Laziness" among contracting officers cited as problem, along with program design.
Defense
GAO advises against spending on F-22 fighter jets
Report says Air Force hasn’t met several conditions for a multiyear procurement, including an expectation of significant savings.
Defense
House passes $427.4 billion Defense spending bill
Measure contains 2.2 percent military pay raise, less than the 2.7 percent slated for civilian federal employees in a separate bill.
Defense
Finalists for 2006 public service medals lauded
Employees serve as an inspiration to a new generation of public servants, senator says.
Management
Senate panel holds hearing on procurement policy nominee
Committee likely to approve Denett before July 4 recess.
Defense
Report: Air security still trumps mass transit protections
Members of House panel also criticize TSA for failing to coordinate adequately with state and local officials.
Defense
VA spends more than $14 million handling data breach
Millions in reprogrammed funds have paid for call center and mass mailing.
Management