Oversight
When $200,000 becomes $200 million: The limits of federal spending data
Information provided on the government’s official website is sometimes far off the mark.
Oversight
Proposed conflict of interest rule is a lightning rod for criticism
Industry representatives argue the draft regulation is burdensome, inefficient and too broad in scope.
Oversight
White House to publish agency plans for cutting emissions
More than 50 agencies have submitted sustainability strategies in response to an October 2009 executive order.
Oversight
Poll: Some feds are overpaid and underworked
Inefficient employees who still receive big paychecks are major source of government waste, Americans say.
Defense
Appropriators add funds for second F-35 engine
The White House has threatened to veto any defense bill that includes funding for the engine.
Defense
Arlington Cemetery problems may grow, senator warns
Head of a subcommittee investigating management issues at the cemetery says mislabeling of graves could be more extensive than previously reported.
Oversight
Number Crunching
A look at the case made by top Democratic strategists that they'll keep their House majority.
Defense
Defense races the clock on 2005 BRAC implementation
Pentagon faces challenges in meeting 2011 deadline for changes at 800 locations, GAO finds.
Oversight
Partisan battle looms over oil spill measures
Differences emerge over revenue-sharing for coastal states and liability cap.
Oversight
Oversight of war zone subcontractors is lacking, panel finds
Defense audit agency identified millions in unsupported costs; prime contractors held accountable.
Oversight
Black farmers group calls for White House help
Head of the organization is concerned lawmakers dropped funding to settle lawsuits; wants Obama to request a stand-alone measure.
Oversight
GOP lawmakers skewer Interior chief on drilling oversight
The Obama administration had more than a year to try to fix known problems, Republicans note.
Oversight
Committee rejects $200M Yucca proposal
Amendment would have continued funding for Nevada's planned nuclear waste repository.
Oversight
Burning Question: What do you wish your employees did?
Meet deadlines? Quit gossiping? Retire if you're just not interested in the job any more?
Defense
Panel: Pentagon should freeze hiring, slash management
Defense Business Board also recommends major changes to retirement system.
Oversight
MSPB finds shortfalls in front-line manager hiring and training
Technical competence is favored over leadership skills when choosing supervisors, report says.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: White House cites use of health data as example of its innovation initiative
Government information stored in file cabinets inhibits entrepreneurial energy , so the Obama administration is releasing it, says federal chief technology officer.
Defense
Troubles loom for some military pay
All three military services signaled during hearing that they would have to furlough civilians in the coming weeks if Congress doesn't pass supplemental soon.
Oversight
Obama: Administration attacking waste with a ‘vengeance’
President mocks unnecessary agency spending in remarks at ceremony to sign improper payments legislation.
Oversight