Oversight
Justice IG calls attorney firings 'fundamentally flawed'
Report recommends criminal investigation into dismissals.
Oversight
Research firm highlights untapped potential in federal contracts
Top 20 opportunities for fiscal 2009 will come from recompetitions or consolidations of agreements already awarded, report says.
Oversight
Sweeping authority for Treasury chief survives bailout negotiations
Economic rescue bill would give Secretary Henry Paulson authority to waive traditional contracting and hiring rules.
Oversight
New directive will ease integration of intelligence agencies
Document establishes a common framework for cataloging employee skills.
Defense
Dems want DHS to target criminal illegal immigrants
Immigration and Customs Enforcement ordered to spend $1 billion on effort this fiscal year.
Defense
Both parties court military veteran candidates as wars continue
At least 52 veterans ran as non-incumbents in House and Senate primaries across the nation.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: Feds still fumbling with financial management systems
GAO skeptical about an increase in number of agencies complying with law to deploy compatible systems that use proper standards.
Defense
Defense auditors express optimism about new job standards
Under heavy criticism, agency nixes all but one of 19 performance measures and creates new ones.
Oversight
Defense comptroller leaves for industry job
Tina Jonas heads to Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. after four-year tenure as the Pentagon’s chief financial executive.
Defense
Obama adviser targets weapons costs, lack of oversight
Richard Danzig says missile defense and the Army's Future Combat Systems modernization project should be monitored.
Oversight
Senate sends economic rescue bill to the House
Leaders hope add-ons including extensions of tax breaks will assuage opposition.
Oversight
Defense bill includes major contracting reforms
Measure headed to President Bush’s desk would increase transparency and competition.
Oversight
HUD launches new homeowner program
Applicants must have a mortgage that was originated before Jan. 1, and cannot afford their current loan.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: IG: GSA must improve information security
Audit says agency must improve contractor oversight and encrypt all mobile devices.
Oversight
Government reform groups unveil transition plan
Strong performance measurements and attention to workforce are called key to the next administration’s agenda.
Oversight
Senate expected to pass $700 billion proposal with ease
The revised bill would raise FDIC coverage amounts from $100,000 to $250,000 for one year.
Oversight
SBA issues new proposal on small business program, but same questions remain
Agency’s revised rule increases the number of industry groups eligible for set-aside contracts, but it’s not enough for critics.
Oversight
Economic rescue bill remains in limbo
Congressional leaders predict legislation will pass, as Bush applies pressure.
Oversight
GOP Senate Slippage
The outlook for Republicans has deteriorated to the point where a filibuster-proof Democratic majority seems less implausible.
Oversight