Oversight
Obama’s performance agenda a mix of old and new
Observers applaud administration’s pragmatic and collaborative governance tactics.
Oversight
Unions say recession is sparking federal sector organizing
Heavy workloads and economic uncertainty are prompting increased interest.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: Obama raises stakes for cybersecurity
Unveiling results of 60-day review, president says he’ll appoint a cybersecurity czar at the White House.
Oversight
Recession is exacerbating Social Security claims backlog, panelists say
Attorneys and judges blame regulations and a lack of funding for difficulties tackling the growing caseload.
Defense
Navy shipbuilding plans run into fiscal reality
The service can't build the 313-vessel fleet it wants unless it substantially increases its procurement budget, or dramatically cuts the cost of building new ships.
Oversight
Senators prepare for battle over Alaska native contracting
The Alaska delegation is ready to defend rules that allow ANCs to win no-bid contracts of unlimited value under a small business program.
Oversight
Report paints agencies as deadbeat travel card holders
Delinquency rates for centrally billed card accounts are at nearly 20 percent, costing the government valuable rebates.
Defense
GAO: Despite efforts, gaps remain in data on contractors
Many reforms to improve information-gathering on past performance remain unimplemented, says watchdog agency.
Oversight
Group calls for overhaul of privacy regulations
NIST board recommends heightened government leadership on the issue and suggests hiring a full-time chief privacy officer at OMB.
Oversight
House Democrats unveil food safety draft
Draft version sets $1,000 annual registration fees for food companies to help pay for increased FDA inspections.
Oversight
National Business Center launches electronic onboarding tool
HR management suite is designed to streamline processing and coordinate information across multiple systems.
Oversight
Watchdog: Indian Health Service continues to mismanage property
Millions in equipment has been lost or stolen, but top property official received a bonus and exceptional rating last year, draft report finds.
Defense
Obama merges homeland, national security staff
The decision to create one team within the White House to handle both issues reflects president’s holistic approach to security issues.
Oversight
Panel says Fed should monitor systemic risk
Group favors that approach over one where federal regulators would share duties through a council.
Oversight
Obama names new NASA chief, deputy
Retired Marine Gen. Charles Bolden is tapped to head the agency and Obama space adviser Lori Garver gets No. 2 slot.
Defense
Army to create central acquisition organization
Headquarters systems engineers will improve program interoperability with eye on costs.
Defense
Defense reform bill would clamp down on spiraling costs, schedules
President targets overspending on weapons technologies that are either too new or too old.
Oversight
House passes FAA reauthorization, Senate confirms new agency administrator
Industry groups and unions praise progress on aviation issues, but sound notes of caution.
Defense