Oversight
Federal CFOs could be key players in Obama administration
Finance executives from the private sector will have a lot to learn about federal operations.
Oversight
Officials work to keep green government initiatives from getting lost in transition
Agencies have made significant progress in cutting oil consumption, increasing efficiency.
Oversight
GAO: Interior should encourage faster oil and gas drilling on federal land
Energy companies developed only a fraction of leases issued during a 10-year period, audit agency finds.
Defense
Air Force opens office to manage nuclear mission
New directorate marks the latest organizational change as service seeks to rebuild nuclear expertise.
News
More VA hospitals could suspend prostate cancer treatment
Records in ongoing probe show 110 veterans received incorrect radiation doses at four hospitals.
News And Analysis
The Dirt on Drilling
Collecting oil and gas royalties from public land leases generates as much controversy as revenue.
Oversight
Oversight of natural gas royalty collection falls short, GAO finds
Interior should check companies’ self-reported production numbers against pipeline data, auditors say.
Defense
NORTHCOM has ‘fully come of age,’ according to outside assessment
Post-9/11 command provides vital resources for homeland defense, but civilian agencies need strengthening, retired general tells West Point faculty.
Management
Back to the Future
The Air Force must undo the damage wrought from a mishandled reorganization 17 years ago.
Defense
Officials weigh creating domestic intelligence agency
Analysts conclude that the option is just one of many that could be implemented to improve counterterrorism activities.
Defense
Government urged to improve information sharing before crises
Future security threats are likely to transcend intelligence requirements of counterterrorism operations.
Defense
New president will face major challenges at Defense
A shortage of Army officers and a dwindling industrial base are among challenges that will greet the next commander in chief.
Oversight
VA suspends prostate cancer treatment programs at four hospitals
Nuclear Regulatory Commission is examining radiation dosing problems.
Features
Russian Roulette
A small war on Europe’s periphery raises big questions about the Pentagon’s modernization priorities.
News
Government urged to focus on resilience in homeland security
Ability to withstand catastrophic events and quickly return to state of “near normalcy” requires stronger public-private coordination.
Defense
Coast Guard awards patrol boat contract to fill critical void
Award is service’s first major procurement under its new acquisition directorate.
Defense
Congress questions Homeland Security’s approach to nuclear detection
GAO, scientists: Key acquisition programs are failing to deliver on promises.
Defense
Air Force disciplines 15 officers in nuclear mishap
Six generals, nine colonels sanctioned for role in mistaken shipment to Taiwan.
Defense
DHS radiation detection program may exceed cost estimates by $1 billion, GAO says
Homeland Security disputes findings; Congress to explore troubled program.
Defense
Navy’s top officer sees lessons in shipbuilding program failures
Service needs to do a better job matching acquisitions to security threats.
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