Oversight

FOIA Reform Probably Isn't Going to Happen This Congress

Bipartisan bill would have codified "presumption of openness" for agency disclosure.

Management

Pentagon Gets a Better Grip on Spending for Services Contracts

GAO recommends further improvements to help balance civilian and outside workforces.

Management

Ban on Executive Oil Portraits Extended in Spending Bill

Rep. Cassidy, a senator-elect, wins another temporary cost-saving prohibition.

Management

GSA Wants Agencies to Get Smarter About Charge Cards

The Federal Acquisition Service is looking for help from the financial services industry.

Defense

Watchdog Creates High-Risk List for Afghanistan Reconstruction

Special IG Sopko warns that corruption could derail U.S. effort to build Afghan self-sufficiency.

Management

War Zone Food Contractor Pleads Guilty to Overcharging

Supreme Foodservice to pay $434 million in settlement with government.

Management

Federal Job Satisfaction Sinks in Latest Survey

NASA, Commerce and State top nonprofit Partnership’s annual list.

Management

GSA Launches New Shared Office Supplies Purchasing

GAO’s dismissal of bid protests paves way for further savings through the contract vehicle.

Management

Treasury Watchdog Rewrites Letter on FOIA’d Tax Documents

IG attorney backs off statement suggesting unauthorized White House access.

Management

Federal Hourly-Rate Contract Workers Ask Obama for a Bigger Pay Raise

Two lawmakers endorse rally portraying government as largest poverty-wage employer.

News

A Beatle’s Role in Obama’s Immigration Order

Expanded deferred action has its roots in John Lennon's 1970s deportation battle, attorney says.

Defense

Pistole Offers Valedictory on Once-'Beleaguered' TSA

Colleagues laud shift from 'one-size-fits-all' to risk-based terrorist screening approach.