Analysis
More of the Same
Eliminating duplicative programs to streamline operations and save money is harder than it looks.
Briefing
Focus on The Buyers
Homeland Security’s training institute seeks to mold a smarter acquisition workforce.
Oversight
Divided Panel Decides Former IRS Official Waived Rights Against Self-Incrimination
Vote may be step toward compelling Lois Lerner’s testimony in targeting scandal.
Oversight
IRS Chief Defends Probe Into Unfair Scrutiny of Tea Party, Other Groups
Werfel says investigations must follow procedure.
Management
Senate Confirms GSA Chief, Two Top OMB Officials
Tangherlini, Shelanski and Deese approved by unanimous consent.
Management
GAO Gets Tough on Obama Implementation of Performance Act
OMB still reviewing recommendations for guidance on tax expenditures.
News
Taxpayer Advocate’s Solution to Scandal
Targeting conservatives violated 8 of 10 tenets of proposed Taxpayer Bill of Rights.
Tech
IRS Under Fire Again, for Handling of IT Contract Fraud Case
Agency deputy tells oversight panel her team is likely to cancel part of the larger software deal.
Management
IRS Gets the Tab for $140 Meals, Porn and 'Decorative' Items
Agency should improve controls on purchase cards, audit finds.
Oversight
IRS Scrutinized Progressive Groups as Well as Tea Party
Lawmaker faults IG report for omitting this angle.
Management
USAID Producing 'Mixed Results' in Rebuilding Haiti, GAO Finds
Port construction is two years late due to lack of expertise, auditors say.
Oversight
Report: IRS Screening Tactics Violated Agency’s Mission Statement
Acting chief Werfel’s 30-day review offers interim steps to correct management failures.
Defense
Obama Nominates a Pentagon Inspector General
Current FDIC watchdog Jon Rymer would fill slot vacant for 18 months.
Tech
Looser Rules on Airline Passenger Electronics May Take Flight
Leaked advisory board draft report favors easing 'Please stow away your devices' drill.
Management
Federal Contractors Failing to Pay Afghan Subcontractors, IG Finds
Unpaid subcontractors threaten to self-immolate, blow up compound.
Management
Paying Contractors No More Than Biden Makes Could Save $440M a Year
New GAO numbers on contractor salary reimbursement rekindle debate.
Management
Pentagon Financial Execs in Uncharted Waters, Survey Shows
Sequestration is harming morale and delaying audits that could pinpoint savings.
Management
Acting GSA Chief Impresses Senators As Agency’s Mr. Fix-It
Confirmation hearing touches on conference scandal, bonuses, respect for contracting officers.
Management