News
From Nextgov.com: Technology limitations hamper SEC enforcement efforts
GAO reports outdated systems limit effectiveness of agency’s enforcement division.
Oversight
Administration boosts funding to replace private debt collectors
Budget proposes an increase of $332 million for tax enforcement compliance program.
Oversight
Administration renews effort to dispose of excess property
Proposal would allow agencies to keep all money from the sale of unwanted property.
Oversight
Personnel chief isn’t waiting on Congress to begin hiring reforms
Many of the provisions in a bill to streamline the federal job application process can be accomplished administratively, OPM director tells lawmakers.
Oversight
Orszag: More must be done to evaluate programs
Budget chief says more data systems and protocols for statistical analyses are needed.
Oversight
Lawmakers begin to push back against proposed program cuts
Legislators agree with the reductions in general, but don't want to see programs that benefit their constituents eliminated.
Oversight
Obama spending plan for union monitoring office drawing fire
Budget increases funding for the other offices within the Labor Department's Employment Standards Administration, which oversees whether employers are complying with wage and hour laws.
Defense
Appropriations panel approves fiscal 2009 war supplemental
Most of the money would support operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, but some is aimed at combating swine flu.
Pay & Benefits
Special Considerations
If you’re in a job with a mandatory retirement age, you have a different set of retirement options to consider.
Defense
Pentagon details cuts in 'reform' budget
Reductions and cancellations are aimed at focusing Pentagon spending capabilities needed for current combat operations.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: Several agencies are headed for a modest increase in IT spending
SSA, Homeland Security, USDA and others receive boosts for technology projects.
Oversight
Energy budget reflects shifting priorities
Secretary says reforming the department’s business operations will be a top priority.
Oversight