Oversight
Obama says government spending crucial to reinvigorating economy
President also defends “courageous” Pentagon procurement reforms.
Oversight
Pressure is on agencies to manage stimulus construction funds
Billions of dollars are at stake, but track record in overseeing such projects is decidedly mixed.
Oversight
Inspector general says IRS must do more to prevent fraudulent refunds
Head of the agency’s criminal investigation division calls IG’s methodology “biased.”
Oversight
GSA to buy thousands of new cars for government fleet
President Obama touts the effort as an energy saver and economic stimulus for American auto companies.
Defense
Pentagon workforce could benefit from Wall Street layoffs
Applications are flooding in from out-of-work private sector financial managers, Defense acquisition chief Shay Assad says.
Oversight
OMB directs agencies to continue with weekly stimulus reporting
Decision against shifting to monthly reports reflects ongoing demand for more timely information, OMB director says.
Oversight
Senate approves venture capitalist as SBA administrator
Karen Gordon Mills will take a lead role in implementing the economic recovery plan.
Defense
Defense acquisition reform bill makes strides on Capitol Hill
Measure threatens to cancel poorly performing weapons programs.
Features
Building the Recovery
The pressure is on federal agencies to figure out how to manage billions of dollars in economic stimulus funds for construction projects.
Defense
Agencies work together to track contracts in war zones
Defense, State and USAID say they are committed to success of common procurement database.
Defense
Army increases ranks of contracting personnel, but gaps remain
Service plans to boost its acquisition workforce by 131 military employees and 347 civilian workers in fiscal 2009, officials say.
Oversight
Bill would encourage more telework
Washington area representatives promote the popular work arrangement.
Defense
Lawmakers urge continued attention to Coast Guard acquisition reform
Bill would require the service to take precautions such as testing new assets for compliance with contractual and safety requirements.
Oversight
Lawmakers eye claims backlog at SSA
A congressional hearing on Tuesday will focus on the agency’s unprecedented logjam of disability benefits claims.
Oversight
Obama releases guidance on acceptable stimulus spending
President says spending must be “based on the merits” and emphasizes need for transparency in lobbying activities.
Oversight
Stimulus oversight panel continues to staff up
Recovery Act Accountability and Transparency Board will hold first meeting next week.
Oversight
GSA encourages agencies to use its contracts for stimulus projects
Senior official says existing options offer the best avenue for accelerated spending.
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