Oversight
OMB issues guidance boosting interagency purchasing
Procurement chief directs agencies to weigh alternatives before launching new contracts.
Defense
DIA marks its 50th anniversary of combining military and national intelligence
Panetta and Clapper tell a headquarters gathering that the agency blossomed in post-9/11 decade.
Defense
ICE announces nationwide arrests of thousands of convicted criminal aliens
The largest operation of its kind was part of a seven-day `cross-check’ program that reflects the agency’s refocused priorities.
Oversight
Coming defense vote will alter contractor executive pay
White House and Congress remain at odds on parameters of cap on reimbursed compensation.
Oversight
Justice Department’s muffin controversy reheats
After agency denial of story on wasteful conference spending, Sen. Grassley still demands belt-tightening.
Defense
Better oversight of contracts called key to repairing Pentagon ledgers
Defense has made progress toward 2017 deadline for auditability, but challenges remain, House panel is told.
Oversight
Senators vow to continue work of expiring wartime contracting panel
Coming legislation would build agency capabilities to manage contingency contracting and require regular reports to Congress.
Oversight
Plan to further restrict contact with lobbyists draws criticism
Proposed Office of Government Ethics rule would expand limits on gifts and events to cover all civil servants.
Oversight
Intelligence agencies lauded for progress toward balanced use of contractors
Specialists tell Senate panel they would favor governmentwide policy restricting 'revolving-door' hiring.
Oversight
Obama jobs and deficit proposal targets contractor executive pay
Savings also claimed from reducing improper payments, curbing waste, selling federal assets.
News
Four departments resist call to comply with Small Business Act
State, Treasury, Commerce and Justice argue their offices for disadvantaged businesses need not report directly to the agency chief or already do.
Defense
Pentagon financial officers report modest progress toward clean books
New Defense chief could spur action on meeting Congress’ 2017 deadline for auditable statements, Senate panel told.
News
Biden tells Cabinet of agency progress in curbing waste
New efforts include anti-fraud actions in Medicare, exposing improper unemployment claims and smarter purchasing.
Oversight