Oversight
Career officials called key to management reform initiatives
High-level attention needs to translate into long-term buy-in by civil servants, observers say.
Oversight
Congressional committees weigh budget process issues
Statutory deadline for completion of a budget resolution is April 15.
Oversight
High court mulls state courts' role in FDA product cases
Justices argue expanded state role could interfere with the agency's authority to police the industry.
Oversight
Republican congressman indicted in federal probe of Arizona land-swap deal
The FBI conducted a raid in April on a business owned by Rep. Rick Renzi's wife.
Oversight
State and local governments boost GSA schedule technology purchases
Sales of wireless services and green computing products lead to big increase in orders.
Defense
Bush targets contract oversight provisions
President declares he might not implement certain measures included in 2008 Defense authorization bill.
Oversight
Housing inspector general finds backdated records in employee detail case
Inquiry is the latest problem to bedevil HUD Secretary Alphonso Jackson.
Oversight
Link between programs’ funding, performance ratings is tenuous
Analysis finds that more than 70 percent of programs slated for cuts in the Bush administration’s fiscal 2009 budget proposal were rated as “adequate” or better.
Oversight
Veterans Affairs aims to update and centralize IT systems
One goal is to ensure the same level of care at any of its hospitals nationwide, officials say.
Oversight
Grand jury in probe of Iraq reconstruction watchdog issues subpoenas
At least three former senior agency officials subpoenaed in investigation of alleged misconduct by Stuart Bowen.
Defense
Big-ticket items will crowd Senate's pre-Easter schedule
Legislature to address Iraq war, fiscal 2009 budget resolution and mortgage reform.
Oversight
Survey paints bleak picture of public trust in government
Results show taxpayers expect more accurate, accessible information about federal spending.
Defense
Report: Military can cover war costs longer than expected
Senior Pentagon officials have warned they need another $102.5 billion before accounts dry up early this summer.
Defense
Court dismisses Homeland Security labor relations case
Move ends protracted fight over collective bargaining rights.
Oversight
Agencies’ transition to new telecom system slow
GSA says a lack of resources and buy-in from top officials are to blame for prolonged transfer to Networx.
Oversight
Industry hoping for action on data security bill this year
Legislation would update the six-year-old bill establishing requirements for securing personal or sensitive data.
Oversight
Food and Drug Administration snubbed offer by USDA to help inspect plants
FDA requested use of third-party food safety inspectors because of limited funding and manpower.
Oversight
Congressional Budget Office: Patent bill cost exceeds expected revenue
Bill would would increase federal spending by $26.9 billion.
Oversight
Depressed Old Party
Republicans are going through a hard time, but will need to tough it out until the general election.
Oversight