Defense
Intelligence community must adapt to era of vast data, study says
DIA Director Flynn praises report by national security specialists.
Management
Senate approves wartime contracting reform bill
Move caps Sen. McCaskill’s six-year-effort to curb waste and boost oversight.
Oversight
Alumni of 1990 fiscal talks offer lessons for 'cliff' walkers
Deal that helped balance budget in '90s required small group shielded from press.
Management
Senate clears bill requiring Homeland Security to achieve clean books
DHS would have to pass a full audit by 2013.
Management
Lawmaker pressures GSA on plan to trim obsolete contract offerings
House Small Business chairman calls demand-based approach unfair and costly.
Management
Homeland Security counsel defends department’s progress
DHS criticized for waste, unclear mission on 10th anniversary.
Defense
Teams of experts game out strategic defense budget cuts
Think tank’s exercise finds willingness to risk short-term readiness.
Oversight
At least one senator is optimistic about avoiding the fiscal cliff
Illinois Democrat warns progressive left to prepare for concessions.
Oversight
Nonpartisan research office pressed to disclose story behind withdrawn tax study
Democrat seeks to clarify CRS review of economists' conclusions.
Oversight
Former SEC inspector general challenges allegations of bias, sexual improprieties
Fired whistleblower included claims in suit alleging wrongful termination.
Management
Feds worry transition to second Obama term will break their stride
Key concerns are lack of transparency and communication from leaders, survey finds.
Management
Obama administration falls slightly short of goal for cutting improper payments
White House touts progress reducing error rate.
Management
Homeland Security achieves new level in auditability
Officials call first 'qualified' opinion in five financial areas an 'extraordinary accomplishment.'
Management
Shrinking budgets and political polarization among hurdles for next four years
Executives also face a looming retirement wave and must improve job performance measures.
Management
Lawmaker asks watchdog to look into contractor executive pay caps
New York Democrat cites 20 percent growth in top company pay while average Americans scrimp.
Oversight
Body overseeing Washington airports called 'poster child for corruption'
Lawmaker blasts troubled contracting, hiring.
Oversight
Analysis: Pry a tax hike from the House?
Rarely used century-old rule could come into play as lawmakers try to avoid fiscal cliff.
Defense