Management
Obama Asks Acting GSA Chief to Stay On Permanently
Dan Tangherlini has presided over reforms since Las Vegas conference spending scandal.
Oversight
Politics Didn’t Motivate IRS to Target Tea Party, Ex-Chiefs Say
Senators and IG promise further probes.
Management
Is the Obama Administration Really Breaking Red Tape Records?
Conservative group claims more Federal Register pages equal a greater regulatory burden.
Management
Health Care Implementation Will Be Bumpy But Fruitful, Says Panel
IRS scandal not seen affecting privacy protections in Affordable Care Act.
Oversight
Rep. Issa Subpoenas Ambassador Pickering to Testify on Benghazi Report
House Oversight chairman calls refusal to meet privately ‘inconsistent’ with transparency.
Management
Obama Accelerates Permits for Infrastructure Projects
Presidential memo and performance dashboard hailed by Transportation Secretary.
Pay & Benefits
GSA Mishandled Executive Bonuses, Watchdog Says
Agency skirted legal requirements in awards totaling $160,700.
Management
Agencies Need Congress’ Help to Weed Out Duplicate Programs
Some people won’t be pleased at losing their projects, panel told.
Defense
Pickering Says He Will Testify on Benghazi Only in Public
Oversight Panel Chairman Issa’s demand for private session teed up clash.
Management
GSA Underpaid Small Business Contractors, House Probe Finds
Federal Acquisition Service will pay $3 million in past guarantees.
Oversight
A Fresh Look at Sequester Harms From House Democrats
Appropriators warn of long-term shortfalls in airport modernization, Coast Guard training, food inspection.
Management
Political Pressures Harden as IRS Management Issues Grow Clearer
With congressional hearings, agency may find opportunity to clarify practices.
Management
GSA Close to Unloading Two More Excess Federal Properties
Sales proceed on Minnesota ammunition plant and Montana office building.
Management
Senator Pressures OMB on Delayed Safety Regulations
Some rules have moved 'from the back burner to the deep freeze,' Connecticut Democrat says.
Oversight
Lawmaker Renews GOP Bid to Defund a Key Census Survey
Rep. Jeff Duncan says economic questionnaire is invasive and harasses people.
Management
Push to Curb Payments to Dead Beneficiaries Intensifies
Senate panel welcomes Obama plans to improve data accuracy and widen agency access.
Defense
Longtime Whistleblower at the Defense Contract Audit Agency Keeps Discontent Alive
Reformers in management say George Duggan’s concerns have been addressed.
Defense
Deputy Defense Chief Renews Call for BRAC, Military Pay Cuts
Carter says 'strategic transition' should include civilian workforce trim of 5 percent.
Oversight
Senator Charges Justice with Cover-Up on Labor Nominee
Dispute over Thomas Perez complicates whistleblower hearing.
Management