Oversight
Obama announces transition team
Senior aides and advisers include campaign staff and former Clinton administration officials.
Oversight
Senate report alleges billions in waste and mismanagement at Justice
Department says it already has taken steps to fix abuses, including spending too much time and resources as a Hollywood consultant.
Defense
Defense awards more Iraq reconstruction work to contractors cited for poor performance
Several companies received contracts even after suspension or debarment, report says.
Defense
Panel issues preliminary advice for Defense audit agency
Recommendations are designed to address management issues exposed in a July Government Accountability Office report.
News
Contract dollars awarded to small firms on the rise
Small businesses still receive less of the pie than mandated, and data continues to be plagued by errors.
Oversight
New acquisition training tool unveiled
Interactive Web site is designed to share research and to improve contract management.
Oversight
Campaign advisers say presidential candidates are committed to regulatory reform
Next commander in chief is likely to support electronic rule-making and the revival of a federal advisory agency on administrative processes.
Oversight
OMB official says presidential candidates briefed extensively on transition
Both McCain and Obama said to be “exceptionally prepared” for administration switch.
Oversight
Set-asides still offer billions in contracting prospects
Awards to small firms continue to rise, though the pace is slowing, industry research group finds.
Oversight
Treasury details procurement plan for new financial office
Agency will follow federal acquisition rules, but anticipates that a number of contracts will be awarded without full and open competition.
Oversight
Think tank publishes transition guides for government leaders
Books offer advice on establishing relationships, setting clear agendas, communicating with employees and learning government jargon.
Oversight
Sweeping authority for Treasury chief survives bailout negotiations
Economic rescue bill would give Secretary Henry Paulson authority to waive traditional contracting and hiring rules.
Oversight
Research firm highlights untapped potential in federal contracts
Top 20 opportunities for fiscal 2009 will come from recompetitions or consolidations of agreements already awarded, report says.
Oversight
Bailout bill would have given Treasury chief unfettered authority
Legislation would have allowed Henry Paulson to waive acquisition rules and competitive hiring procedures.
Oversight
Obama’s contracting plan met with approval, skepticism
Democratic presidential nominee vows to cut the number of contractors, reduce procurement spending by 10 percent.
Oversight
Obama reform plan bears traces of Clinton and Bush efforts
Management specialists applaud what appears to be a continued focus on program performance and results.
Oversight
Treasury plan to create new government entity comes under question
Proposal would set up an organization that would buy troubled assets from financial institutions to prevent them from failing.
Oversight
GSA boasts improvements in small business contracting
Agency says it surpassed congressional goals in all but one area; a governmentwide report is still pending.
Oversight
Legacy of program assessment tool unclear
Even opponents of PART say it’s likely to have some lasting and positive effects.
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