Oversight
Contractors, administration officials voice concerns about contracting bills
Legislators told reform measures could have unintended consequences.
Oversight
House panel weighs contracting reform legislation
Bills would create a performance database, require disclosure of executive compensation and bar firms with delinquent tax bills.
Oversight
Career officials called key to management reform initiatives
High-level attention needs to translate into long-term buy-in by civil servants, observers say.
Oversight
GAO chief announces resignation
David Walker says he'll leave March 12 to head new foundation.
Oversight
Federal officials strategize on boosting acquisition workforce
Internships and new training programs are tools agencies hope will attract and retain contracting employees.
Defense
Legal pros urge action against security contractors who commit crimes abroad
Panelists note sufficient jurisdiction to prosecute contractors but a lack of political will.
Oversight
Federal Protective Service woes could threaten building security
Watchdog agency says a lean budget and staff reductions at FPS could mean less secure government facilities.
Oversight
FDA still underfunded, say lawmakers
Despite president’s latest budget boost, some believe it’s not enough for agency to fulfill its mission.
Oversight
Bush budget lists programs slated for cuts
Starving underperforming programs would save government billions, OMB says.
Features
Performance Procurement
The concept of paying services contractors for performance has won wide support in principle, but putting it into practice is a bigger challenge.
Oversight
Senators push to scrap limits on women's procurement program
Small Business Administration’s definition of underrepresentation would bar thousands of eligible firms from set-asides, lawmakers say.
News
Agencies report more improper payments, take steps to address them
Eight high-risk programs are responsible for the lion's share of the problem.
Oversight
Group to rank contractors on ethics programs
Think tank to publish first annual ranking in March; major companies signing on to volunteer information.
News
Human rights group: End 'culture of impunity' for security contractors
Report recommends expanding existing laws to increase accountability for private workers in war zones who commit crimes.
Oversight
Defenders, attackers of women’s contracting regulations square off
SBA, Justice officials defend proposed rule requiring agencies to prove underrepresentation before setting aside contracts.
Defense
Defense urged to take steps to prevent systems tampering
GAO recommends Pentagon issue instructions to Defense agencies on protecting critical technologies.
News
OMB issues rules curbing premium travel
New guidelines come after GAO report detailing abuses of first- and business-class travel.
Oversight
Taxpayer advocate renews concerns about private debt collection
Calls again for an end to program, deeming it a financial failure and a danger to taxpayers’ rights.
Oversight
Contractors warned to expect election-year procurement reforms
Industry organization expresses concern about potential for burdensome legislation.
Oversight
New rule on women-owned small business contracting draws fire
Small Business Administration proposal would limit set-asides to only four industries.
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