Defense
More personnel sought for post-Katrina fraud investigations
Multidepartmental effort nets tips, initiates probes and leads to convictions, investigators testify.
News
Contractor’s bribes to Louisiana lawmaker raise questions
Technology company executive pleads guilty to bribing a House member in exchange for help selling products.
Defense
House Republicans push competing FEMA bills
One measure would make the agency independent of the Homeland Security Department; other would not.
Defense
Legislator seeks details on DHS limousine service contract
Federal investigators are looking into firm’s possible provision of prostitutes to public officials.
Defense
Pentagon tests new acquisition review process
The Enterprise Risk Assessment Model will be used to conduct 48-day reviews of major business IT systems.
Defense
House might offer help with contractor security clearances
Defense Security Service late last month stopped advancing clearance applications for financial reasons.
Management
Getting Down to Business
Industry Advisory Council refines its image as a vital partner for government.
Tech
DHS to design interoperability standards for emergency communications equipment
Since 2003, the department has allocated more than $2.1 billion to states for communications equipment and training.
Defense
House panel signals opposition to dismantling FEMA
A Senate committee recently recommended completely overhauling the agency and giving it a new name.
Defense
Continuing flaws in anthrax programs cited
GAO says formal plan for testing, sample collection needed; schedule for contract to develop vaccine is too stringent.
Defense
Navy shipbuilder defends subsidy for post-Katrina repairs
Failure to approve the money could delay ship production and drive up costs by as much as $500 million, company argues.
News
Postal Service fights overhaul bill's accounting language
Provision in question would prevent use of revenue from first-class mail to subsidize competitive products.
Management
Managers get advice on meeting new financial reporting requirement
IT and risk analysis are tools for CFO Act agencies facing June 30 deadline on internal control assurances.
Pay & Benefits
GSA offers buyouts to 400 employees
Agency officials said buyouts will supersede traditional layoffs to counter GSA’s low revenues.
Tech
Insider named GSA’s acting chief of IT procurement
John Johnson now oversees major governmentwide acquisitions for the agency.
Management
House GOP leaders seek action on budget resolution
Vote on blueprint could come as early as Thursday; measure would set $873 billion cap on fiscal 2007 discretionary spending.
Defense