Oversight
Watchdog corrects report on improper political activity
Former USDA chief provides documentation to clear up several errors in a review that listed him among Bush officials who may have violated the Hatch Act.
Oversight
Shutdown rhetoric carries risk, reward
Few Republicans appear eager to embrace actually closing the government.
Oversight
Watchdog: Electronic records database is at risk of serious delays, cost overruns
Agency disputes findings of schedule lapses and ballooning costs, but agrees with several recommendations for improving project management.
Oversight
SEC chair says agency's frozen budget is hurting its core mission
Agency is struggling to keep up with new financial reform law mandates, as well as a growing workload under its existing responsibilities.
Oversight
Tea partier wants to scrap Energy Department
GOP Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky introduced a bill that would move nuclear weapons programs to the Pentagon.
Oversight
Probe, probed: Office of Special Counsel under attack
Republicans are questioning the timing, objectivity and accuracy of a recently released report that found Bush administration officials violated the Hatch Act.
Oversight
Administration encourages communication with contractors
Procurement chief calls for a ‘cultural change’ in how the government interacts with vendors.
Oversight
Obama’s chief regulatory reviewer expands guidance to agencies
OIRA head Sunstein gives 100-day deadline for draft regulatory assessment strategies, encourages public participation.
Defense
From Nextgov.com: Mismanagement, cost and schedule problems plague immigration system upgrade
Officials at Citizenship and Immigration Services awarded contract despite the failure of a demonstration pilot .
Oversight
Report touts innovation as a key tool in confronting shrinking budgets
Creativity can help agencies grow more efficient in addition to offering higher quality services, nonprofit and consultancy find.
Oversight
After delays, women’s small business contracting program debuts
Program allows contracting officers to set aside awards to women-owned companies in 83 categories.
Oversight
Report finds ambassador caused 'dysfunction' at embassy in Luxembourg
IG cites Cynthia Stroum for an 'abusive management style,' and improperly purchasing thousands of dollars in booze using embassy funds.
Defense
TSA workers granted limited collective bargaining rights
Unions hail decision; lawmakers have mixed reactions.
Oversight
USPS changes salary rules for postmasters
Downgraded employees will see pay drop after two years if their salary exceeds grade maximum.
Oversight
GOP proposed cuts get smaller the closer you look
Leaders tout $74 billion in cuts from Obama proposal, but only $32 billion from current spending.
Oversight
Senate appropriator predicts another short-term funding measure
Inouye says chamber does not have time to review House’s proposed cuts before March 4, when the current continuing resolution runs out.
Defense
Army suspends all ongoing insourcing plans
Army Secretary John McHugh calls for a more comprehensive and analytical approach to bringing jobs back in-house.
Defense
Pentagon issued millions in contracts to suspended and debarred vendors
Report found Defense awarded nearly $5.4 million to negligent contractors between fiscal 2006 and fiscal 2009.
Defense