Oversight
Obama FOIA efforts earn mixed grades
House Oversight panel and OMBWatch point to missing information.
News
DARPA Chief Googles It
Word is out that Regina Dugan is leaving her post as director of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency to sign on with the empire of search-engine giant Google. But it looks like an ongoing Defense Department Inspector General’s office audit of DARPA contracts and conflict-of-interest policies will continue.
Management
Sequestration specter already is making its mark on contractors
Aerospace industry is experiencing a ‘chilling effect,’ Lockheed Martin chief tells lawmakers.
Management
Friction between union, managers at Social Security goes public
OPM chief Berry responds to complaint on composition of labor-management forum.
Pay & Benefits
Congress urged to slow down on pay and benefits reforms
OPM chief warns lawmakers from both parties that meddling too much could hurt recruiting.
Management
Agencies restrict media access, survey of journalists finds
Public information officers faulted for shielding employees from questioning.
Pay & Benefits
GSA chief calls Telework Week a 'roaring success'
Mobile devices allow rotating use of space at headquarters -- currently under renovation.
Oversight
Senate bill muddies waters on shedding excess real estate
Measure differs from OMB and House-passed plan for a civilian property board similar to Defense’s base closure commission.
Management
Fiscal stalemate will drag on into 2013, analyst forecasts
Budget expert tells technology industry that lawmakers will ‘kick the can down the road.’
Management
Small Business panel advances six pro-contractor bills
Measures challenge Obama administration insourcing initiative, raise small business contracting goals.
Oversight
Mine safety agency admits to faulty inspections
Report on 2010 West Virginia tragedy cites insufficient training and experience.
Management
TSA saves money through risk-based passenger screening
Administrator John Pistole expresses hopes for expanding trusted traveler programs.
Oversight
IRS undercover operations should track expenses better, audit says
Progress cited in agent safety but stronger management controls advised.
News
Would You Be Covered Under the STOCK Act?
As Congress prepares to put the finishing touches on the Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge Act, some confusion in the legislative language is being highlighted by the nonprofit Project on Government Oversight.
Management
Pentagon seeks to strengthen acquisition workforce
Previous effort at insourcing gives way to seeking proper balance.
Oversight