Oversight
Watchdog unveils government reform priorities for next administration
Nonprofit recommends increasing federal pay and returning some contract jobs to the civil service.
Oversight
Bush performance rating tool draws plaudits, pans
Proponents and critics of PART reflect on its effectiveness in measuring the success of federal programs.
Oversight
Critics allege State broke acquisition rules in Baghdad contract
Deal raises questions about whether contractors should help investigate potential misuse of force by private sector guards.
Oversight
Former procurement chief indicted again
Prosecutors level two new charges against David Safavian and revive three from his previous trial.
Oversight
SBA to stop certifying small disadvantaged businesses
Agency will no longer verify status; companies can self-certify or get help from a third-party.
Defense
Defense auditors express optimism about new job standards
Under heavy criticism, agency nixes all but one of 19 performance measures and creates new ones.
News And Analysis
Earmark Offensive
Army major launches assault on backroom contracting deals in wartime.
Features
Great Expectations
Sen. Barack Obama has outlined a plan for change, but reforming the bureaucracy requires more than words.
Oversight
Defense bill includes major contracting reforms
Measure headed to President Bush’s desk would increase transparency and competition.
Oversight
SBA issues new proposal on small business program, but same questions remain
Agency’s revised rule increases the number of industry groups eligible for set-aside contracts, but it’s not enough for critics.
Oversight
Bailout bill would have given Treasury chief unfettered authority
Legislation would have allowed Henry Paulson to waive acquisition rules and competitive hiring procedures.
Oversight
Defense agency rescinds whistleblower’s gag order
DCAA threatened to discipline contract auditor if she released documents to the Office of Special Counsel.
Oversight
Panel explores potential bias against minority contractors
Researcher suggests updating and fine-tuning limits on the personal net worth of business owners participating in two federal programs.
Oversight
Obama’s contracting plan met with approval, skepticism
Democratic presidential nominee vows to cut the number of contractors, reduce procurement spending by 10 percent.
Oversight
Obama reform plan bears traces of Clinton and Bush efforts
Management specialists applaud what appears to be a continued focus on program performance and results.
News
NASA expands mentor-protégé contracting program
HUBZone, veteran-owned small businesses now are eligible to participate.
Oversight
Non-Cabinet agencies included in formal succession planning process
Executive order instructs executive branch agencies to record who would assume top position in case of death or resignation.
Defense
House panel probes failed Homeland Security contracts
Democrats say taxpayers footed a $15 billion bill for poorly managed acquisitions.
Oversight
Defense audit agency rapped by senators, whistleblowers
DCAA director testifies to Senate panel that agency’s problems are ‘unacceptable.’
Oversight
Senate panel to hear from auditors at troubled Defense agency
Session will focus on allegations that DCAA relies too heavily on arbitrary job performance metrics.
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