Oversight
Federal government recoups record amount in Medicare fraud
Officials collected $4 billion in 2010; more than half of the money has been returned to the Medicare Trust Fund.
Oversight
Promotions and pay increases decline for many workers
Federal managers should focus on alternative incentives to rewarding employee performance, observer says.
Defense
Obama will spotlight beginning of the end in Afghanistan
In Tuesday's speech, the president is expected to make clear that 2011 will be the high water mark for the U.S troop presence in Afghanistan, which will decline over the next three years.
Defense
Patent Office director touts agency's potential to stimulate economy
Easing the backlog in patent applications could help create jobs, says David Kappos.
Oversight
Contractor performance database goes public in April
GSA sets a target date for opening the Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System to public viewing.
Oversight
SEC transparency faulted by watchdog group
Project on Government Oversight assembles previously unpublished reports examining employee misconduct and retaliation against whistleblowers.
Oversight
Interior to reinstate ousted Park Police chief after eight years
Department will not appeal MSPB order to give Teresa Chambers her job back.
Defense
Unwanted Pentagon weapons systems often prove impossible to kill
Lawmakers from both parties are mobilizing to save programs Defense Secretary Gates has placed on the chopping block.
Defense
Firms gearing up final pitches for Air Force tanker contract
Deal for 179 wide-body planes has been valued as high as $40 billion, making it a significant prize for rivals Boeing and EADS North America.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: Transportation tackles distracted-driving problem using videos
Agency unveils two new messages on its ‘rampage’ to end deadly practice that has been rising in age of mobile technology.
Oversight
Amtrak e-mail misuse alleged in IG scandal
Amtrak’s independent investigative officer is asking the Postal Service to look into the matter.
Oversight
Union representatives seek more input in workplace issues
Federal managers must step up pre-decisional involvement processes, administration officials say.
Oversight
Supreme Court approves background checks for contractors
NASA has the right to ask scientists questions about past drug use and emotional stability, justices rule.
Oversight
GOP looks to send Obama a message on spending
House Republicans are planning a vote the day of the State of the Union address on a resolution to cut non-security discretionary spending.
Oversight
Interior announces new structure for regulating deepwater drilling
Third reorganization in response to BP oil spill aimed at fixing a bureau long torn by resource development, environmental safety and revenue collecting.
Oversight
GAO: Army contractors performing inherently governmental functions
Review shows private workers in thousands of jobs designated for federal employees.
Defense
House Democrats want panel overseeing intelligence spending reinstated
Democrats argue it would help ensure taxpayer dollars are being spent wisely, while Republicans counter that it would be redundant.
Oversight
Obama orders review of agency regulations
Executive order aims to fix or repeal rules seen as outdated or inefficient that could be restricting job growth.
Oversight
Issa investigates GAO auditors in battle over for-profit schools
Probe prompted by agency's revision of a report issued in the summer outlining alleged fraudulent recruiting practices at for-profit career colleges.
Oversight