Features

Seeking Diversity

The Energy Department wants to increase the number and type of power sources available to Americans.

Features

Mission Overload

Homeland Security’s broad responsibilities spread contract dollars and controversy.

Features

Living Beyond Its Means

The Pentagon’s budget is squeezed by war, soaring fuel costs and out-of-control acquisition programs.

Defense

Energy told to tighten cybersecurity policies

IG audit identifies significant issues that could leave classified information vulnerable.

Defense

Army begins overhaul of civilian career management

Service aims to develop career paths and improve education and training opportunities.

Defense

Compensation lags for workers injured in Sept. 11 aftermath

But investigation finds FEMA-funded World Trade Center insurance company is operating as required by law.

Oversight

Air Force pushes the envelope on renewable energy

The Air Force buys more electricity from renewable sources than any other federal agency, and it’s in the market for much more.

Defense

Initial assessment of Defense nuclear review nearing completion

Independent task force is expected to recommend changes, possible disciplinary measures in Air Force management.

News

Defense taps independent panel to examine contracting agency

The Defense Business Board is to report on operations at the Defense Contract Audit Agency within 60 days.

Oversight

Agencies strive to meet ambitious energy conservation goals

Law requires facilities to be carbon-neutral by 2030; reducing data center power consumption is a big challenge.

Defense

U.S. counterterrorism efforts flounder in North Africa, GAO says

Interagency conflicts and lack of an integrated strategy thwart critical program.

Defense

Military retirement system should be overhauled, quadrennial review board says

Changes in benefits and incentives for attracting health care workers also are recommended.

Magazine

Photo Gallery: NOAA's Green Acres

A new satellite operations facility in Maryland reflects the agency’s environmental stewardship.

Features

Building Capacity

The General Services Administration is driving the market for sustainable workplaces.

Features

Purchasing Power

The Air Force buys more electricity from renewable sources than any other federal agency, and it’s in the market for more.

Magazine

Topping Off

The Air Force has made synthetic fuel production a top mission.

Oversight

Federal financial reporting system is broken, CFOs say

Annual survey of federal finance managers shows disconnect between reporting and performance.

News

Congressional oversight of Homeland Security comes under fire again

Panelists say dozens of committees give conflicting direction to beleaguered agency.

Oversight

Federal money managers see positive investment returns

Chief financial officers have made substantial progress in reconciling the government’s books, but serious problems remain.

Defense

Africa Command has trouble filling key civilian slots

The initial goal was to fill a quarter of staff positions with experts from civilian agencies; now the target is 4 percent and even that is proving difficult.