Oversight
OMB government performance official to step down in September
Robert Shea administered Program Assessment Rating Tool, among other initiatives.
News
Subcommittee decides not to buy more Navy DDG-51 destroyers
Panel decided to boost other shipbuilding projects during its markup of the $487.7 billion fiscal 2009 Defense spending bill.
Pay & Benefits
Defense plan prompts call for higher executive pay
Advocate for senior leaders says salary ceilings should be raised to attract top talent to an expanded list of high-level civilian jobs.
Oversight
GAO powers would increase under bill moved by House
Legislation would give the watchdog agency authority to pursue civil action against federal agencies and to interview federal employees under oath.
Defense
Stronger oversight of intelligence hubs encouraged
Civil liberties advocates say the rules governing state "fusion centers" are unclear, and the centers have experienced mission creep.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: Agencies on track for move to Networx
Report reviews six plans for impending transition to the federal government’s largest-ever telecommunications contract .
Pay & Benefits
GSA raises mileage reimbursement rate for federal employees
Following the IRS’ lead, GSA boosts rate 8 cents.
Oversight
Senators seek to streamline IRS tax lien system
A recent GAO report that found the government is owed $58 billion in payroll taxes fuel debate.
Oversight
Waxman joins calls urging OSC chief to resign
Government watchdog groups and three House Republicans already have asked Scott Bloch to quit.
Pay & Benefits
MSPB: Competitive hiring on the decline
Managers are making greater use of special hiring authorities, even if they don't understand them fully.
Oversight
PTO deputy director to leave agency next month
Announcement comes as lawmakers fight to break an impasse on legislation to overhaul the patent system.
Oversight
Senator wants to put hold on GSA nominee over Sun contract
Charles Grassley, R-Iowa, has renewed charges that, as head of the agency's Federal Acquisition Service, Jim Williams helped the former administrator improperly pressure contracting officers.
Defense
Audit questions SBA awards to security giant Blackwater
Inspector general's report says the company may have misrepresented itself.
Oversight
Eye of the Storm
Many voters are taking a time-out from the presidential race. But they'll be back.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: Appropriators worry VA isn't capitalizing on IT centralization
The central office responsible for overseeing the department's technology lacks a clear organizational structure, Senate panel reports .
News