Oversight
Obama’s choice of a budget chief garners praise
Veteran analyst Peter Orszag will know where to find and how to eliminate programs that don’t work, president-elect says.
Oversight
Resources to monitor small business contracts found lacking
Auditors advise SBA to reassess allocation of limited staff and to strengthen oversight of 8(a) program.
Oversight
Acting GSA administrator backs broad cooperative purchasing plan
Jim Williams calls for all agency supply schedules to be open to state and local governments.
Oversight
States get more sway in environmental rulemaking
Agency lowers bar for consultation, requiring state and local input on any federal regulation estimated to cost $25 million or more.
News
Transition observers anticipate a bottom-up approach to agency reviews
Leaders chosen to assess government operations are likely to spend more time talking with front-line employees than head honchos.
News
Report urges military to move away from private security personnel
New America Foundation suggests contractors still could take part in training and peacetime defensive operations.
Oversight
Defense acquisition caters to bigger companies
Many of the goods and services bought annually by Defense are better suited for large contractors, research group finds.
Oversight
Obama likely to be inundated with job seekers
One analyst estimates the transition team could receive 200,000 applications for 8,000 positions.
Oversight
Some aspects of Bush management agenda could endure
The financial management, e-government and human capital initiatives are likely to live on; program assessments are headed for an overhaul, and competitive sourcing is in peril.
Oversight
Political veterans map out recommendations, pitfalls for president-elect
Brookings Institution report suggests Obama should start with manageable and bipartisan legislative proposals.
Oversight
Agencies gear up for new administration
Career employees across government prep office space, compile briefing books for political appointees.
Oversight
California Republican seeks ranking Government Reform post
Rep. Darrell Issa announces bid to succeed Virginia Rep. Tom Davis as top Republican on key House committee.
Oversight
Obama sweeps to victory; gets chance to deliver on reform promises
Incoming 44th president has said he will “make government cool again” through greater public participation and openness.
Oversight
Most civil service lawmakers win reelection
Republican on House oversight panel and advocate for federal employee benefits is defeated.
News And Analysis
Reformer in Chief
Some aspects of the Bush management agenda might be worth keeping.
Oversight
Congressmen vie for leadership on House panel
Acquisition community is watching the selection of the Oversight and Government Reform Committee’s next top Republican closely.
Oversight
Contractor employees give Obama twice as much as McCain
Donations likely were influenced by a number of factors other than the procurement policies of the candidates.
Oversight
Next special counsel faces an uphill battle
Successor to Scott Bloch will need to restore trust, both within OSC and across the federal workforce.
Oversight
White House forces OSC chief out
Scott Bloch will remain on administrative leave through early December, when his term is up.
Oversight
Growth in technology spending expected to continue
Economic bailout notwithstanding, market research firm projects an increase in IT contracting prospects.
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