Oversight
Union blasts scaled-down Defense insourcing plan
AFGE tells the House Budget Committee that insourcing should be expanded, while contracting group calls for a halt to policy.
Defense
Senate panel moves building security bill
Committee also passes legislation to beef up government performance.
Defense
High-ranking regional Defense audit official leaves agency
One-line memorandum attributes departure to investigations at DCAA, but does not elaborate.
Oversight
Senators unveil bill to shape up agency performance
Measure similar to one the House passed in June would require agencies to name officials to improve inefficiency and cut redundant programs.
Oversight
Congress restores small business contracting parity
President Obama signs legislation to end preference of HUBZone firms over other small businesses.
Oversight
Presidential transitions bill sails through Senate
Measure encourages nominees and the current administration to do more advance planning.
Oversight
Lawmakers urge Obama to oust Afghan reconstruction IG
Four senators take rare step in calling for watchdog’s removal, citing investigative failures.
Oversight
Budget committee approves OMB nominee, but senator blocks confirmation
Panel greenlights Jack Lew, but Sen. Mary Landrieu vows to hold up the nomination until offshore drilling ban is lifted.
Defense
Concern grows over Defense-to-State transition in Iraq
Poor coordination and a lack of expertise put the changeover at risk of waste and overreliance on contractors, commissioners say.
Oversight
Republican argues Democrats have abdicated government oversight functions
Report from ranking member of House panel finds hearings and requests for information are down since Obama took office.
Oversight
Oversight committee OKs management and budget pick
Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee unanimously backs Jack Lew, who has promised an exhaustive review of agency operations.
Defense
Senate bill aims to reform Federal Protective Service
Bipartisan legislation would increase staffing and establish training requirements for armed guards.
Defense
Panelists call for reversal of insourcing policy
Industry officials, analysts argue that government pays more when work is performed in-house.
Defense
Pentagon watchdog defends office’s work
Some of the recommendations in a highly critical Senate report are off-base, Defense IG says.
Oversight
OMB nominee vows exhaustive review of agencies
In afternoon confirmation hearing, Jack Lew says review will be one of his first actions if confirmed as budget chief.
Oversight
House passes bill to debar crooked contractors
Legislation would ban Foreign Corrupt Practices Act violators from doing business with the government.
Oversight
Task force calls for reforms to ease small business contracting concerns
Group wants changes in set-asides, bundling and workforce training.
News
President reminds senior executives performance is king
In a message to top leaders, Obama underscores the importance of government reform efforts.
Oversight
Lawmakers rap Amtrak for IG dismissal
Report by House and Senate Republicans finds agency broke the law by failing to first notify Congress.
Defense
Commanders urged to think local in Afghan contracting
Memo indicates that contracts could be going to unscrupulous firms and says officials must do a better job of following the money.
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