News
Acquisition councils beef up subcontracting oversight
New rule would require agencies to evaluate how well contractors manage their subcontracts.
Pay & Benefits
Flexible spending deadline extended for federal workers
OPM will allow employees to keep money in their FSAs for an extra two and a half months.
Defense
Pentagon inspector general interviewing ex-acquisitions chief
Sen. John Warner, R-Va., contacted former Pentagon acquisition chief Edward (Pete) Aldridge and urged him to talk to the IG.
Management
Veterans Affairs' $1 billion shortfall in health care prompts budget scrum
Department shifted $410 million intended for use in fiscal 2006 and another $600 million from maintenance, repairs and equipment accounts to meet this year's VA healthcare needs.
Management
NASA chief expands leadership team
Administrator Michael Griffin continues push to revamp agency’s structure.
News
Satellite industry executive warns of coming shortage
Recommends changing funding process to allow longer term contracts that generate savings.
Defense
DHS management directives spark union outrage
Directives outline discipline, official responsibility and labor relations in the new Homeland Security personnel system.
Management
Lawmaker opens debate on financial management
Congress wants to make federal financial managers more accountable.
Defense
Senator seeks route for England to take Pentagon post
Financial conflict-of-interest questions have plagued the nominee for second-in-command at the Defense Department.
Defense
Study finds 'fear and uncertainty' among border inspectors
Migration Policy Institute releases second of three reports assessing border control measures since 9/11.
Management
Unions battle to represent border agents
Customs and Border Patrol employees are likely going to the polls to decide who will represent them.
Defense
House intelligence bill cuts technical programs, beefs up human capabilities
Some lawmakers say they will fight to restore funding for technical systems, arguing that cuts threaten national security.
Defense