News And Analysis
Tested in Battle
Soldiers are putting the Army’s futuristic systems through their paces.
Defense
FEMA’s response to formaldehyde discovery impeded timely resolution, IG says
Agency delayed testing for health problems associated with trailers to craft a communications strategy.
Defense
Air Force outlines long-term plan for unmanned aircraft
Document creates an institutional framework for expanding the role of drones.
Oversight
Academy urges major management reform at Energy
Serious problems, especially in human resources, jeopardize department’s mission, independent review finds.
Defense
White House opposes Senate plan to eliminate senior Pentagon positions
Lawmakers want to give 23 deputy undersecretaries at Defense lower-ranking titles.
Defense
IG: Secure Border Initiative lacks effective oversight
Contractors are performing work that should be done by government employees, auditors find.
Defense
Senators seek to eliminate 23 senior Pentagon positions
Lawmakers decry 'proliferation' of deputy undersecretaries, say positions should be redesignated with other titles.
News
Fewer goals, clear strategy contribute to effective leadership, study shows
The most successful federal leaders worked fewer hours than less successful executives.
Defense
Coast Guard management practices get a makeover
Commandant Adm. Thad Allen and his team are overhauling the service from the inside out.
Defense
Air Force leaders describe plan to improve ISR capabilities
Service has been under pressure to boost intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance support on the battlefield.
Oversight
Financial managers worried about tracking stimulus funds, survey shows
Recovery Act reporting requirements pose major challenges at federal and state levels.
Features
The New Guardians
Coast Guard chief Thad Allen and his team are remaking the service from the inside out.
News
Stimulus gives federal money managers a seat at the table
Chief financial officers are under enormous pressure to meet new reporting requirements with outdated financial systems.
Defense
Agency turf battles thwart efforts to combat arms trafficking
ICE and ATF don’t coordinate operations or collect and analyze data effectively, watchdog says.
Oversight
Coast Guard names new acquisition chief
Rear Adm. Ronald Rábago will oversee the service’s $28 billion investment portfolio and a growing organization.
Defense
Enforcement agencies boost cooperation on drug investigations
Agreement aims to end turf battles between DEA and ICE over the handling of cross-border drug smuggling cases.
Defense
General aviation presents limited security threat, IG finds
Report comes in response to Texas television station’s allegations of security breaches.
Features
Show Us The Money
Chief financial officers are under enormous pressure to meet new reporting requirements with outdated financial systems.
Defense
Coast Guard facility operates entirely on renewable energy
Using methane gas from a city landfill, officials are generating enough electricity and steam to power a shipyard.
Oversight
Plug-in electric vehicles pose challenges for feds
High costs, infrastructure shortcomings and other difficulties are likely to hinder widespread use in the federal fleet, GAO says.
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