Oversight
Agencies submit ‘fresh, innovative’ performance goals to OMB
Plans will be released to the public after officials refine them.
Features
The Overseers
Three legislative watchdogs from varied backgrounds step into new oversight territory.
Oversight
Lawmakers bring different styles to watchdog role
Three legislative watchdogs from varied backgrounds step into new oversight territory.
Oversight
GAO: Federal Protective Service lacks long-term workforce plan
Absence of strategic plan has led to inconsistent policies, report says.
Oversight
OMB instructs agencies to save $40 billion annually by streamlining acquisitions
Memos include requirements for building in-house capabilities and tracking contractor past performance.
Oversight
OMB releases cost-savings proposals across government
Agencies exceed Obama’s request for $100 million in cuts.
Defense
Business group urges reform of Pentagon contract requirements process
Report suggests more dialogue on cost and technical feasibility.
Oversight
Former procurement chief denied new trial
Judge upholds conviction of David Safavian; sentencing scheduled for October.
Management
For Good Measure
Picking up where the Bush team left off in setting up meaningful performance metrics.
Oversight
Agency officials: Stimulus bids coming in far under estimates
Low bids will allow agencies to fund more projects than expected.
Oversight
Obama performance agenda takes shape
Administration is working with agencies to focus on the most pressing management goals, says senior OMB official.
Defense
Pentagon lays out detailed regulations for security contractors
Defense cites likely increase in private security firms in Afghanistan as impetus for new rule.
Oversight
GAO: Administration must sustain progress on real property management
Despite reforms and improvement, challenges remain in overhauling how the government handles its real estate.
Oversight
OMB questions GAO on small biz decisions
Recommendations conflict with SBA rules regarding parity among small disadvantaged businesses, budget chief says.
Defense
Protective service blasted for security gaps at federal buildings
Watchdog officials tell lawmakers they were able to sneak bomb-making materials into 10 high-security buildings.
Defense
Watchdog agency to preview findings on Federal Protective Service
Senate hearing this week will highlight an upcoming report on management challenges at the agency, congressional spokeswoman says.
News And Analysis
For Good Measure
Picking up where the Bush team left off in setting up meaningful performance metrics.
Oversight
GAO: Agencies need to do more to ensure proper use of contractor award fees
Despite OMB guidance, agencies’ approaches to paying contractors for performance still vary widely.
Oversight
Stimulus oversight board takes waste and fraud prevention steps
Panel is tackling potential problems on the front end by distributing checklists to agencies awarding Recovery Act contracts.
Oversight
Acquisition chiefs brace for a busy year
Government's top procurement officials scramble to award unprecedented amounts of contract funds.
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