Oversight
Agencies strive to meet ambitious energy conservation goals
Law requires facilities to be carbon-neutral by 2030; reducing data center power consumption is a big challenge.
Oversight
Lawmaker cries foul over government-sponsored travel to global conference
Agencies are spending nearly $500,000 to send federal employees to an annual international conference on HIV/AIDS, report says.
Defense
Former employees say Defense audit agency is 'broken'
Veterans of DCAA say performance metrics and quotas forced them to rush reports and limit investigations.
Defense
Pentagon to release draft request for proposals for tankers
The move marks the first official step in a restarting competition for the contract.
Oversight
Waxman presses for more information in wake of court ruling
House Oversight and Government Reform chairman asks OMB, Justice and EPA for descriptions of documents witheld under executive privilege claims.
Oversight
Lawmaker says IRS needs more robust response to identity theft
The agency plans to launch a victim assistance center this fall to deal with tax issues arising from identity theft.
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