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.
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.
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