Oversight
New OMB team offers continuity in a turbulent time
Observers predict minimal change under acting director Jeffrey Zients.
News
A Monumental Gift
The generous donation the National Park Service announced recently from philanthropist David Rubenstein adds another wrinkle to the saga of the nation's capital's 164-year-old struggle to build and maintain the Washington Monument.
Oversight
Broadcasting board seeks restructuring of management, networks
Independent body proposes legislation to remove duplication and economize.
Oversight
SEC inspector general announces departure
Kotz’s work in troubled times touched on Madoff scandal, agency document shredding.
Defense
Contractors will remain in limbo during debates over automatic Defense cuts
Agency contracting officers could be last to learn sequestration details, panelists say.
Oversight
OMB tasks 11 agencies with documenting duplication
Focus is on creating transparency in trade, export and competitiveness functions.
Oversight
Obama proposes reorganizing trade agencies, giving SBA Cabinet status
Merger would eliminate up to 2,000 jobs through attrition.
Oversight
Obama reorganization bid faces challenges on Capitol Hill
Lawmakers express measured support, but some Republicans are skeptical of promised savings.
Oversight
Justice Department backs president on recent recess appointments
Office of Legal Counsel says pro forma Senate sessions do not interrupt recesses.
Oversight
Taxpayer advocate pleads for boost in IRS funding, hiring
Annual report cites increased workload due to code complexity and frequent changes by Congress.
Oversight
Defending government in an anti-government age
In an era of tight budgets, the 'federal brand' has in many minds been tarnished.
Oversight
Park Service defends handling of Occupy D.C. protest
House Oversight Chairman Issa reiterates demand for explanation on damage to McPherson Square.
Oversight
Sixty-four-year-old diplomatic advisory body dies quiet death
Commission on Public Diplomacy was not reauthorized in omnibus spending bill.
Pay & Benefits
Agriculture secretary seeks to avoid furloughs
Buyouts, early outs, attrition and the closure of 259 locations are part of Tom Vilsack’s strategy to cope with major budget cuts.
Defense
IRS revises long-term estimate of ‘tax gap’
Uncollected $450 billion could fuel debate on agency’s resources, reform of code.
Oversight