Oversight
Senators prepare for battle over Alaska native contracting
The Alaska delegation is ready to defend rules that allow ANCs to win no-bid contracts of unlimited value under a small business program.
Defense
U.S. tries exit tracking system at two airports
Atlanta and Detroit tests will last for 35 days.
Oversight
Report paints agencies as deadbeat travel card holders
Delinquency rates for centrally billed card accounts are at nearly 20 percent, costing the government valuable rebates.
Pay & Benefits
OPM asks agencies to review use of some bonuses
Observer says slow economy might make incentive payments unnecessary.
Pay & Benefits
Nibbling at the Edges
Some agencies are finding ways to extend benefits to domestic partners, but governmentwide change will require congressional muscle.
News
From Nextgov.com: New media advocates see cracks in Obama's open government push
Anonymity, tight deadlines and poor layout of Web sites could cause the administration's push for public participation to fall flat .
Defense
GAO: Despite efforts, gaps remain in data on contractors
Many reforms to improve information-gathering on past performance remain unimplemented, says watchdog agency.
Oversight
Group calls for overhaul of privacy regulations
NIST board recommends heightened government leadership on the issue and suggests hiring a full-time chief privacy officer at OMB.
Oversight
House Democrats unveil food safety draft
Draft version sets $1,000 annual registration fees for food companies to help pay for increased FDA inspections.
Pay & Benefits
Administration will push for governmentwide pay for performance
OPM director John Berry vows to significantly overhaul federal pay, hiring and employee training.
Oversight
National Business Center launches electronic onboarding tool
HR management suite is designed to streamline processing and coordinate information across multiple systems.
News