News
From Nextgov.com: Accuracy of census could be at risk because of delays, lack of testing
GAO tells lawmakers dearth of IT expertise is a major impediment to the decennial population count.
News
OPM urged to offer rapid hiring authority for stimulus efforts
Agency officials say under the current system, they won’t be fully staffed to handle Recovery Act mandates until September.
Oversight
Senate leader set to force end of debate over omnibus spending bill
The continuing resolution funding most government operations expires on Friday.
Oversight
Advocates say DHS managers, rank-and-file are dissatisfied with personnel policies
Senior executives are leaving Homeland Security because of inequities in the pay-for-performance system and few opportunities for advancement, say witnesses at a House hearing.
Pay & Benefits
OPM delays implementing new promotion rules
Regulations that would expedite promotions for feds now will take effect on May 18.
Oversight
Lieberman renews push for easier access to CRS reports
Over the past decade, a series of bills requiring public access to Congressional Research Service reports has made little progress, but could gain traction with the increased emphasis on government transparency.
Oversight
Senate leader plots endgame for omnibus spending bill
The legislation must be approved by midnight on Friday, when the continuing resolution that has been funding most agencies since October expires.
Oversight
Obama names new federal CIO
Vivek Kundra, president says, will work closely with new chief technology officer to implement the administration's IT agenda.
Pay & Benefits
Low-Hanging Benefits
Congressional analysts have again examined federal employee benefits that are ripe for cuts.
Tech
From Nextgov.com: Defense urged to develop warfighting systems quicker to keep up in cyberspace
Lengthy software development cycle fails to account for rapidly changing requirements , official says.
Pay & Benefits
Democratic lawmaker to push for bigger federal pay raise
Personnel subcommittee chairman mentions 3.9 percent as a possible goal for fiscal 2010 pay hike.
News
Lawmaker introduces automatic TSP enrollment bill
Legislation also would require offering a Roth IRA option in the TSP and extending premium conversion on health care to retirees.
Defense
GAO: Pentagon needs to better manage battlefield fuel consumption
Curbing the military’s massive appetite for energy could save lives and reduce operational risks.
Defense