Oversight
White House push to reduce contractors is at odds with expanding role of agencies
President Obama's ambitious agenda is running head on into its desire to cut contracting. Something has to give.
Oversight
Bush procurement policy chief will appeal conviction
David Safavian’s argument will revolve partly around the possibility of a vindictive prosecution.
Oversight
Miscounting of stimulus jobs cuts two ways
Spending reports indicate that contract and grant recipients under- and over-counted jobs created and saved.
Oversight
GSA aims to improve procurement process through social media
A new initiative invites suggestions to improve federal acquisitions online.
Oversight
New alliance hopes to spur new talent in procurement field
Strategic Partnership on Acquisition Recruitment Coalition to focus outreach on university students.
Oversight
Budget chief says administration is ‘changing the culture in Washington’
In NYU speech, OMB director cites contracting reform and weapons systems cuts as steps to curb excessive government spending.
Features
Competing Objectives
The White House’s ambitious agenda is running head on into its desire to cut contracting. Something has to give.
Oversight
States report saving 640,000 jobs through Recovery Act
Data from states and local municipalities includes $150 billion in grants, loans and contracts.
Management
Deep-Sixing Waste
The Pentagon is a leader in increasing efficiencies through Lean Six Sigma.
Oversight
SBA proposes major revisions to small business contracting program
Changes would affect joint ventures, size and income determinations for potential participants.
Oversight
OMB calls for 5 percent growth in civilian acquisition workforce
Administration also addresses ways to reduce risky contract types and increase competition.
Defense
Administration replaces beleaguered director of Defense agency
April Stephenson, head of the Defense Contract Audit Agency, has been reassigned to the Pentagon comptroller’s office.
Oversight
Group asks administration to measure results of stimulus projects
Report argues for metrics to evaluate the Recovery Act’s effect in areas such as public safety and road repair.
Oversight
GAO gives thumbs down to West Point outsourcing
Watchdog finds the process for awarding nearly 400 positions to a Georgia company was severely flawed and recommends canceling the decision.
Oversight
USDA restructures management offices
None of the 2,800 employees affected will face layoffs, but some could be offered incentives to leave.
Oversight
Former Bush official is sentenced to one year in prison
David Safavian was convicted of lying about his relationship with lobbyist Jack Abramoff.
Oversight
Staff shortages linked to Defense audit agency problems
DCAA could boost its workforce by as many as 700 employees, but lawmakers remain concerned.
Oversight
Recovery Act contracting data set for release
On Thursday, the public will be able to view information on agency-issued contracts; state data will come in two weeks.
Defense
Defense policy bill has major implications for contractors
Legislation extends ban on public-private job competitions and limits award fees for negligent contractors.
Oversight
Agencies surpass Recovery Act small business contracting goals
More than 25 percent of all stimulus contract dollars has gone to small firms, but agencies are making uneven contributions.
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