News
The Era of Security Clearance Self-Review Could Be Permanently Over
Lawmakers introduce bill that would prohibit contractors from conducting final background checks of federal job candidates.
Management
Watchdog: Government Still Has Big Financial Management Problems
Despite some improvements, GAO cites weaknesses in auditing defense and entitlement spending.
Management
Report: Agencies Should Learn to Share
Tight budgets and an increasingly complex world make collaboration on delivering services more important than ever, officials say.
Pay & Benefits
Union Brings ‘Fair Pay’ Pep Rally to Capitol
Maryland and Virginia lawmakers vow to fight pay cuts, fed bashing.
Oversight
FDA on Defensive for Snooping on Employees’ Computers
Two reports detail efforts to monitor communications of scientists suspected of press leaks.
News
Democrats: The IRS Probe Has Cost Taxpayers $14 Million So Far
Price tag includes employee compensation, travel and IT upgrades.
Management
House Republicans Would Raise Small-Business Contract Goals
Bill comes as GAO calls agency performance data inadequate.
Management
GSA Advances Services Contracts with Small Business
Long-awaited set-aside is aimed at reducing duplication across agencies.
Management
Foreign Service Group Wants to Raise the Bar on White House Nominees
Union unveils guidelines for ambassadorial appointments.
Management
Ways and Means Chairman Threatens IRS With Subpoena
Rep. Dave Camp pressures agency on documents involving former official Lois Lerner.
Management
CBO Tallies Cost of Stimulus Package
As politicos clash over 2009 law’s legacy, nonpartisan office reiterates $830 billion price tag.
Management
GSA Inks Deal for Zero-Energy Building, Upgrades Texas Port
Contract for Virgin Islands facility guarantees $13 million in savings over 19 years.
Management
Watchdog: Successful Interagency Partnerships Built on Trust, Communication
GAO consults senior executives on achieving priority policy goals.
Pay & Benefits
Poll: Half the Federal Workforce Says They Might Leave Government
Pay freeze, fed-bashing and lure of private-sector salaries among the reasons.
Management
Departing Pentagon Comptroller ‘Infuriated’ By Press Reports on Financial Management
Robert Hale says the department has improved its books, and budget statements will be ready for audit by September.
Management
Watchdog Taps Contractors for Lessons on Rebuilding Afghanistan
Reconstruction still vital after U.S. troops leave in December, IG John Sopko says.
Management
Consumer Bureau Comes Under Fresh Attack
House Republicans and some in banking industry persist with legal and legislative challenges.
Management
No Sequester Cuts Are Needed in 2014, OMB Says
Enacted appropriations fall within spending limits for the fiscal year.
Management
OMB Cites Progress On Agency Performance Goals
New management priorities are expected in President Obama’s fiscal 2015 budget next month.
Pay & Benefits