Management
Report recommends merging or streamlining two financial regulatory agencies
SEC and CFTC failed to coordinate on failing investment firm, House investigators find.
Defense
Two studies outline 'responsible' defense cuts
Researchers differ on whether military pay should be touched.
Defense
Drop commissaries, schools, beef jerky research and Klingon workshops
GOP senator would cut $68 billion in nonmission Pentagon programs.
Management
Indecision on fiscal cliff tax provisions leaves IRS in limbo
Acting commissioner Miller warns alternative minimum tax hike would hit 60 million.
Management
Obama seeks Romney's help on government reform
On the campaign trail, Romney pledged to consolidate and possibly eliminate whole agencies.
Management
Whistleblower protection act heads to president’s desk
Senate clears bipartisan bill that covers TSA employees for the first time.
Management
Pentagon acquisition chief focuses on workforce amid budget challenges
Kendall expands two-year-old better buying initiative citing contracting complexity, some mistakes.
Oversight
Energy contractors at nuke sites found to have conflict of interest
Inspector general faults supervision at Ohio and Tennessee plants.
Management
Consolidate paperwork for presidential appointees, White House group urges
Sen. Lieberman supports call for creation of ‘smart form.’
Management
Agencies urged to improve relations with states and localities
Think tank’s Memos to Leaders press for improving performance management.
Oversight
Issa video alleging lavish White House state dinners prompts ethics complaint
CREW accuses oversight panel chairman of pre-election politics in violation of House rules.
Management
Federal employees rank high on list of Obama campaign donors
State and Justice staffers gave the most in 2012 cycle.
Oversight
Election no game-changer but may spark budget deal, panelists say
Brookings scholars doubt partisans in Congress will form new coalitions.
Pay & Benefits
Federal employee groups laud Obama victory, seek to end pay freeze
Leaders say elections show Americans reject negative view of government and its employees.
Management
Obama’s victory gives management reformers breathing room
Second term could bring pay thaw, defense drawdown, reorganization and solidified performance goals.
Oversight
Are feds really free to make campaign contributions?
Yes, analysts say amid debate over potentially politicized Congressional Research Service report.
Management
Labor Department joins list of agencies sending funds to Sandy’s victims
More than $27 million will go toward restoration of public lands and infrastructure.
Management
Contractors eye post-election musical chairs on Senate panel
Claire McCaskill’s temporary oversight committee faces uncertain future.
Management