Oversight
Contracting program to help the disadvantaged riddled with fraud
GAO finds yacht-owning, Lamborghini-driving executives winning millions in 8(a) Business Development Program deals.
Oversight
Senator stands firm on consumer protection bureau
Proposed agency is an obstacle in gaining enough Republican votes to pass a bill overhauling the financial regulatory system.
Oversight
Obama halts new offshore drilling but defends plan
Coastal state Democrats call on the president to reconsider drilling strategy in light of Gulf Coast accident and oil spill.
Defense
Agency saves time and money with online recruiting
NSA nets hundreds of qualified job candidates with one employee's idea to host a virtual career fair.
Oversight
IG: Agencies lack accurate product efficiency information
Energy’s shortcomings mean federal procurement officials rely on out-of-date specifications.
Oversight
Lawmaker warns of dwindling time for budget resolution
Decision must come soon for the House to have a chance of passing fiscal 2011 spending bills by August recess, Budget Committee chairman says.
Oversight
Citizens United prepared for another fundraising case
Group is reviewing a bill aimed at increasing disclosure in political advertising, looking for potential infringements on First Amendment rights.
Oversight
OPM notes strides in training managers as legislation gathers steam
Unions and government groups back bill to expand instruction on mentoring, productivity and other issues.
Oversight
VA is exceeding veteran contracting goals, says watchdog
But the department is making limited progress in ensuring proper screening of veteran-owned small businesses.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: Financial regulatory agencies seek to upgrade IT systems
CFTC and SEC request enough money to meet potential responsibilities under new reform bill.
Oversight
Democrats unveil bill blocking election advertising by contractors
Legislation also would prohibit spending on campaign expenditures by Troubled Asset Relief Program recipients.
Defense
GAO uncovers use of counterfeit parts in military equipment
Watchdog says the Pentagon is unable to determine extent of the problem in its supply chain.
Oversight
House speaker urges vigilance on spending oversight
Letter reiterates request for panel leaders to make lists of redundant and unnecessary programs.
Defense
House overhauls acquisition of Defense services, technology
Bill requires the Pentagon to tie acquisition employees’ salary increases and other incentives to performance.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: GSA chief outlines IT spending to House appropriators
Integrating databases, improving public websites and developing an online application agencies can use to track greenhouse gas emissions are part of a double-digit increase in the agency’s fiscal 2011 budget request.
Oversight
House approves improper payment legislation
Bill would require federal government to recover almost $100 billion paid out in error.
Oversight
Foreign contractors could face prosecution in U.S. courts
Senate committee approves bill that would subject overseas firms to civil and criminal proceedings in the United States.
Defense
Oversight panel leaders push on Fort Hood inquiry
Senators say they are seeking the Obama administration's cooperation, but feel they have no alternative to a subpoena for an investigation into the November shootings.
Defense
Administration weighs response to Arizona immigration law
Homeland Security secretary says law could hurt enforcement efforts by undermining trust in immigrant communities.
Oversight