Defense
U.S. counterterrorism efforts flounder in North Africa, GAO says
Interagency conflicts and lack of an integrated strategy thwart critical program.
Oversight
Union concerned that passport jobs could be contracted out
NFFE wants positions classified as inherently governmental so they can be filled only by government workers.
Oversight
Federal employee groups, nonprofits cautiously optimistic about OPM nominee
Michael Hager has personnel experience in the public and private sectors -- and bipartisan good will.
Oversight
All Obama, All the Time
The results of the presidential election will hinge on voters’ perceptions of Barack Obama.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: Bill would increase oversight of federal IT projects
Agencies would have to report on projects experiencing cost increases or delays .
Oversight
White House submits changes to budget request
Recommended increases would be offset with cuts in other parts of the budget.
Oversight
New bill would protect contract employees from discrimination and harassment
Legislation increases federal agencies’ liability in whistleblower and bias cases.
Oversight
House appropriations chair unapologetic about slow progress
Rep. David Obey says Republicans need only to "look in the mirror" if they want to know why spending bills haven't moved.
Oversight
Procurement chief to step down in September
Paul Denett’s departure is the latest in a series of resignations at OMB.
Defense
Nomination for top Air Force civilian post stalls
Senator intends to put a hold on the nomination because she is concerned Defense officials have failed to recognize the "gravity" of mistakes in their efforts to acquire aerial refueling tankers.
Oversight
Senate committee backs measure to reduce payment errors
Bill contains provisions to reward agencies that are doing a good job of recovering improper payments and punish those that aren't making enough progress.
Oversight
Panel approves bill calling for a federal grants Web site
OMB would be in charge of creating the site.
Oversight
Federal financial reporting system is broken, CFOs say
Annual survey of federal finance managers shows disconnect between reporting and performance.
Oversight
Avue files protest over massive TSA human resources contract
Losing bidder says proposals weren't assessed on merits.
Defense
House lawmakers reach deal on plan to renew E-Verify
Bill would keep employee vetting program as voluntary, though some states have mandated its use.
Defense
Homeland Security panel clears procurement bill
Lawmakers want to encourage contractors that don’t usually do business with the government to develop cutting-edge security technology.
Oversight
Panel OKs ban on contracts with felon-owned building security firms
Legislation was introduced after hearings last year revealing that one of the managers at a troubled Washington-area firm hired by the Federal Protective Service had a criminal history.
Defense
White House issues veto threat on military construction, veterans measure
If Congress cannot find offsets elsewhere for the legislation, the White House said it also would consider a veto of the remaining 11 spending bills.
Oversight
OMB government performance official to step down in September
Robert Shea administered Program Assessment Rating Tool, among other initiatives.
Oversight