Oversight
IG questions appearance of bias in selection of DHS projects
Report finds no wrongdoing, but concludes that the science and technology directorate lacks a clear system for documenting why certain projects are chosen.
Oversight
More turmoil roils OSC as top deputy is fired
Special Counsel Scott Bloch last week removed Jim Mitchell, his spokesman and acting chief of staff.
Oversight
Obama calls for end of '20th century bureaucracy'
Democratic nominee’s pledge to make federal programs “work better and cost less” echoes effort launched by President Clinton.
Oversight
Interior set to issue new military support services contract
National Business Center unit will manage the Military One Source pact, expected to be awarded by the end of the year.
Oversight
Contractors face prospect of losing immunity in Iraq
A final agreement has yet to be reached, making it difficult to determine how companies could be affected.
Defense
Rule change to provide more contracting opportunities for vets
Proposed regulation would allow VA to restrict contracts for veteran-owned and service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses.
Features
Catch as Catch Can
Increased contracting opportunities for small businesses have yet to fully materialize.
Features
In the Crosshairs
Stepped-up congressional oversight and the upcoming transition have created a hectic time for civilian contracting offices.
Defense
Defense audit agency maps out response to damaging report
DCAA chief reminds employees in internal memos that they should not allow external factors or performance metrics to hurt the quality of their work.
Oversight
CBO: Scale of contract operations in Iraq is unprecedented
Contract spending will reach $100 billion by the end of the year, and the ratio of contractors to military personnel is about 1-to-1.
Oversight
Grades on management score card fall
Human capital and e-government ratings take a hit, but OMB notes that many agencies still are showing progress.
Defense
Former employees say Defense audit agency is 'broken'
Veterans of DCAA say performance metrics and quotas forced them to rush reports and limit investigations.
Oversight
Union concerned that passport jobs could be contracted out
NFFE wants positions classified as inherently governmental so they can be filled only by government workers.
News And Analysis
Prime Time For E-Verify
Contractors will have to check their employees immigration status, but is the system ready?
News
Report of Defense audit scandal makes waves
IG asked to investigate; Missouri Democrat says officials found to have been involved in pressuring auditors to alter findings should be fired.
Oversight
Competition in contracting remains steady
Energy ranks first in fostering competition; Veterans Affairs comes in last.
Oversight
Procurement leaders go back to basics as administration winds down
The presidential transition is looming, but chief acquisition officers still have plenty left to accomplish.
Oversight
Defense measure could steer billions toward contractors
Analysis finds that much of the work would go to large contractors.
Defense
Contractors improperly influenced Defense audits, GAO finds
Report says auditors ignored findings, changed opinions without adequate evidence.
Defense
Defense earmarks went beyond mission, IG says
In fiscal 2007, Congress appropriated $18 million in unnecessary funds, report concludes.
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