Oversight
GPRA bill on track after ‘inherently governmental’ speed bump
Industry contractors had questioned whether the legislation would limit their ability to provide administrative support.
News
Administration orders review of classified information safeguards
Whistleblower group WikiLeaks, which released thousands of State Department documents, could face prosecution.
Oversight
New House overseer suggests it might be closing time for some agencies
Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., favors shuttering certain federal operations.
Oversight
Feds recoup $3 billion in false claims in fiscal 2010
Most of the cases involve allegations of fraud against the government brought by whistleblowers.
Oversight
Ex-NASA chief of staff sentenced to 41 months in prison
Courtney Stadd directed a $600,000 contract to a university that subcontracted with his consulting firm.
Oversight
Alaska native contracting bill introduced in House
Move comes day after Senate measure is unveiled.
Defense
Afghan watchdog fails to garner congressional support
Senators continue to call for removal of Arnold Fields as special inspector general for Afghanistan.
Oversight
Two small businesses suspended in set-aside probe
EG Solutions and MultimaxArray used GTSI as subcontractors on a Homeland Security information technology contract.
Oversight
McCaskill introduces bill to curb preferences for Alaska native corporations
Legislation would put ANCs on equal footing with all other companies in the Small Business Administration’s 8(a) program.
Oversight
Watchdog calls for removal of State Department's interim IG
Group argues Harold Geisel is too close to agency management.
Oversight
Democrats spar over lead role on Oversight Committee
Ohio congressman says he would fiercely confront the committee’s Republican chairman.
Oversight
Agencies chip away at improper payments
Data show overall rate of mistaken expenditures has declined, while the percentage of recovered funds has jumped.
Defense
Senior acquisition officials question procurement policy direction
Survey shows government professionals have doubts about how contracting policies are being implemented.
Oversight
Senator refuses to relinquish hold on OMB nominee
Jacob Lew remains in limbo as the Obama administration gets to work on the fiscal 2012 budget.
Oversight
Bidding begins for top Democratic spot on House oversight panel
Towns moves to keep the position, vowing he will “form a bulwark against any politically motivated investigations” by Republicans.
Defense
Air Force ramps up new strategic sourcing office
Unit is expected to save $2.3 billion over five years by buying common goods and services in bulk.
Defense
Group seeks exemption to Afghan private security ban
Professional Services Council wants State Department to seek a waiver for firms performing U.S.-funded development work.
Oversight
Research group offers federal cost-saving proposals
IBM Center says government can free up $1 trillion by adopting commercial best practices.
News
Democrat maps out aggressive agenda for contracting oversight panel
Sen. Claire McCaskill will focus on Afghanistan reconstruction projects, and Alaska Native and public relations procurements.
Oversight
Defense bans contractors from interrogating detainees
Draft rule implementing a 2010 Defense Authorization Act provision includes a waiver for national security.
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