Defense
Officials urge international collaboration to fight child pornography
Offenders are shifting away from pay-per-view sites to new networks, investigators say.
Tech
Google moves ahead with plan to open up federal Web sites
Three government entities are now using a publicly available tool to make reams of information more accessible to Internet searchers.
Pay & Benefits
Energy Department to lift moratorium on bonuses
Spending measure enacted last week provides a clear financial outlook, allowing officials to move forward with awards.
Management
Payouts to NASA contractors questioned
Officials have failed to tie award fees, which average 90 percent of the maximum amount allowed, to program outcomes, GAO finds.
Defense
Truckers must file e-summaries of cargo at borders
Legislation from 2002 gave Customs, Border agency the authority to require the electronic transmission of advance cargo information.
Defense
Lawmaker proposes air passenger bill of rights
It has yet to be determined if there is a role for Congress in ensuring passengers' rights, or if the FAA should take the lead.
Defense
Study on privacy protections finds citizens distrust security agencies
Survey finds agencies that received negative publicity tended to generate less trust.
Tech
Research service suggests test runs for financial system consolidation
Pilot projects may avoid costly mistakes in moving agencies to shared service centers, report says.
Management
Budget formulation needs sharper tools than spreadsheets, scholars say
Offices increasingly are called upon to link budget, program performance and cost, creating a need for sophisticated technology.
Pay & Benefits
Auditors stress importance of data security to TSP officials
Labor Department reviewers recommend continued security upgrades and better disaster recovery planning.
Defense
Lawmakers seek update on FBI probe of Los Alamos breach
Energy and Commerce Committee members also ask for views on aspects of the security clearance process at the Energy Department.
Oversight