Defense
Pentagon to hire thousands of employees, cut contractors
‘Reform’ budget seeks to kill major weapons programs.
Oversight
OMB directs agencies to continue with weekly stimulus reporting
Decision against shifting to monthly reports reflects ongoing demand for more timely information, OMB director says.
Oversight
Obama administration and states target mortgage scammers
Program announced on Monday puts emphasis on greater coordination among agencies, better education for consumers and increased warnings and alerts.
Oversight
Bill would provide steady funding and staff for executive boards
Regional organizations currently rely on voluntary contributions from agencies.
Defense
Defense chief announces weapons cuts
Gates says the Pentagon plans to bring on 13,000 civil servants in fiscal 2010 to replace support service contractors.
Defense
Experts debate Defense procurement challenges
Analysts share their opinions on reforms necessary to make Pentagon projects run on schedule and within cost.
Oversight
Ex-GSA chief of staff to return as administrator
Obama names Martha Johnson to serve as head of agency.
News
From Nextgov.com: Congress funds Defense acquisition reforms in fiscal 2010 budget
Bills include large increases for acquisition workforce and call for paring back outsourcing program management work to contractors.
Oversight
Senate approves venture capitalist as SBA administrator
Karen Gordon Mills will take a lead role in implementing the economic recovery plan.
Defense
Alabama senators block confirmation of Defense nominee
Lawmakers want assurance that top weapons buyer will conduct a fair and open competition for aerial refueling tanker contract.
Oversight
Senate confirms John Berry as federal personnel chief
Former National Zoo director says he is amenable to any effective compensation system for federal employees, including pay for performance.
Defense
House and Senate call for pay parity
Both versions of the fiscal 2010 budget resolution contain provisions backing equal pay boosts for military and civilian workers.
Oversight
Controversial NASA IG steps aside under pressure
GAO and a council of watchdogs found Robert Cobb was not productive or independent enough.
Oversight
House passes budget resolution as Senate looks to recess exits
House and Senate staffers will begin conferring during Easter recess to work out a compromise version of the fiscal 2010 blueprint.
Pay & Benefits