Oversight
Baby steps for government bookkeeping
Financial management is improving slowly, officials tell House subcommittee.
Briefing
Beyond the Radio Days
Social media is helping Voice of America expand its reach and question old rules.
Management
Senator denounces Obama budget text on disclosure of contractor gifts
Susan Collins revives controversy over 2011 draft executive order.
Oversight
Watchdog finds tens of billions in cost cutting opportunities
GAO report outlines 51 areas where federal programs could be more efficient.
Tech
Medicare anti-fraud software disappoints senators
HHS stands by the predictive computer program.
News
A Federal Employee Hits Back
Jason Ullner, a career Foreign Service Officer, fires back in an opinion piece in The Washington Post at those who would denigrate public service for political gain.
Management
Reliance on contractors in Afghanistan draws continuing scrutiny
GAO finds Pentagon did not weigh advantages of using government personnel for security training.
Management
CBO scores bill to require online posting of program spending
Government Results Transparency Act would cost the average agency $1 million.
Management
Signs of friction in contractor-government relations
Federal budget cuts are eating into private firms’ revenues, survey finds.
Oversight
Consumer finance bureau under Cordray makes its presence felt
Financial services industry appears to adapt to new regulatory agency.
News
A Threat to Stars and Stripes?
The Pentagon’s bid to save $1 million by moving the editorial offices of the famed Stars and Stripes newspaper has some of its once-ink-stained scribes upset about possible interference from the brass.
Management
Obama regulatory affairs chief wins plaudits for upgraded website
Revised Regulations.gov is welcomed by both sides in debate on regulation.
Defense
Military whistleblower cases at risk of being dismissed prematurely
Auditors find unclear investigative guidance and incomplete data hamper IG.
Defense
Homeland Security headquarters move strained by budget request
Lieberman disappointed in likely delays in consolidation at St. Elizabeths campus.
Management
Obama tells trade agencies to seek efficiencies in promoting exports
Memo pushes investment and jobs.
Pay & Benefits
Senior executives group opposes STOCK Act disclosure requirements
Letter urges lawmakers to remove provisions affecting executive branch.
Management
Obama sends up draft bill for reorganization authority
OMB letter to House speaker promises Congress a continuing role in consolidation effort.
Oversight