Oversight
From Nextgov.com: Army sees DISA as ‘clear choice’ for secure cloud IT services
In applying Obama-mandated ‘cloud first’ policy, Army aligns its data systems with direction pushed by Defense Information Systems Agency.
Oversight
Court orders Interior to halt plans for e-mail upgrade
Judge’s decision supports Google’s claim that agency’s request for bids favored Microsoft.
Oversight
GOP leader stands by promise of $100 billion in cuts
Majority Leader Eric Cantor pledges no retreat on overall target as it becomes clear Republicans won't be able to hit it this fiscal year.
Defense
Inspector general for Afghanistan relieves two deputies
Under fire from lawmakers, chief auditor of U.S. spending in war zone says he’s bringing in new blood to improve efforts to curb waste and overspending.
Defense
Report: Navy on track to meet energy efficiency targets
Study reiterates the service's goals to reduce energy usage and dependence.
Defense
Sailors support Capt. Honors over videos
Crew members have been told not to speak to the media while the investigation continues.
Defense
From Nextgov.com: Agencies must complete information security evaluations by Jan. 28
OMB outlines questions feds should answer in the wake of WikiLeaks disclosures.
Oversight
Oil drilling regulators could hasten industry return to deepwater operations
Ocean energy bureau’s announcement could allow resumption of drilling within weeks by qualifying companies whose permits were suspended after BP spill.
Defense
Audit finds FEMA slow to recover improper payments
Inspector general reports agency has yet to recoup $643 million in erroneous payments to victims of hurricanes Katrina and Rita.
Oversight
Veteran-owned small businesses now must prove their status
Rule requires companies to submit documentation to gain access to special contracting opportunities.
Oversight
Analysis: Goodbye to a workforce champion
Despite the small number in his Buckeye State, retiring Sen. George Voinovich stood up for federal employees.
Defense
Navy commander permanently replaced over raunchy videos
Captain is reassigned to administrative duties as the service continues its investigation into the homemade movies.
Oversight
One for the Books
The last Congress will enter the history books for the magnitude of both its political losses and its legislative victories.
Defense
From Nextgov.com: DISA poised to become Pentagon’s top cloud computing supplier
Technology officer says agency can offer secure and backed-up cloud services globally.
Oversight
Specter of government shutdown still looms
GOPers pledge to use debt ceiling vote as lever to force Democrats to agree to big cuts in spending.
Oversight
Incoming House Oversight chair pledges hard line on waste
Darrell Issa, R-Calif., rips bureaucracy in warning Obama administration of impending investigations.
Oversight
Recess appointment shakes up GPO leadership
Obama selects union senior vice president as public printer.
Defense
Defense scales back organizational conflict-of-interest rule
Final regulation is limited to major weapons systems and removes mitigation as preferred remedy.
Oversight
IRS said to commit inaccuracies in processing nonresident tax returns
Lack of controls could cost government millions because funds outside U.S. are hard to recoup, audit finds.
Oversight