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.