Defense
Auditor clarifies comment about missing cash in Iraq
As Pentagon winds down U.S. support for reconstruction, jury still out on $6.6 billion allegedly unaccounted for.
Defense
Senate panel approves Panetta for Defense secretary
Armed Services Committee gave consent in a unanimous voice vote.
Oversight
Too Good to Last
Medicare “as we know it” is a great deal for seniors but not for taxpayers.
Oversight
All agencies looped into Campaign to Cut Government Waste
White House efficiency and transparency initiative will be headed by Earl Devaney, who chaired the board that tracked stimulus money.
Oversight
Biden, GOP announce spending watchdog plans
Two initiatives call for the creation of an oversight board and a website modeled on Recovery.gov.
Oversight
National Archives posts declassified Pentagon Papers online
Release is timed with 40th anniversary of original leaks.
Defense
For incoming Defense chief, no easy answers on budget cuts
Cost of maintaining the U.S. presence in Afghanistan will remain high even after troop withdrawals begin.
Oversight
Biden to unveil new plan to cut government waste
The vice president’s initiative will draw from Recovery Act efficiency efforts.
Defense
Agency awards grant for developing nuclear security expertise
The $25 million award will primarily aid graduate students and researchers working on nuclear nonproliferation and security.
Defense
Defense nominee backs prompt global strike effort
Panetta wants capability to deliver conventional warheads to any point in the world.
Oversight
Senate panelists debate independence of proposed board to sell property
Obama plan for civilian-style BRAC divides stakeholders on oversight and priority of helping the homeless.
Oversight
OPM: Pay raises are not a given
Director John Berry reminds agencies that mediocre employees should not receive automatic step increases.
Oversight
IG report criticizes NRC chairman over Yucca Mountain decision process
Watchdog says head of regulatory commission was "not forthcoming" with colleagues about his intent to stop work on the waste repository application.
Oversight
FCC: Should the government save the media?
Study recommends more disclosure from broadcasters.
Oversight
IRS commissioner warns against cutting his budget
Shulman tells Senate panel his agency collects $200 for every $1 invested in enforcement, IT and management systems.
Defense
National Counterterrorism Center head to leave
Michael Leiter served in the Bush and Obama administrations.
Oversight
Third rating company threatens to downgrade U.S. credit
Fitch Ratings says it will put the United States on watch.
Defense
FEMA’s fraud unit plans to staff up
In response to IG recommendation, the agency will boost workforce to help prevent and investigate malfeasance.
Oversight
Obama government reorganization plan nearing release
OMB’s Zients draws ideas from watchdogs’ report on improving trade competitiveness.
Defense