People
Fed officials see uncertain future for NSPS
DOD must ensure fairness for employees who are covered by the pay and performance management system with safeguards and standard business rules, GAO said.
Modernization
GAO: Delays, costs still problems at DOD
The Government Accountability Office has issued a report that cites continuing high development costs and long delays for Defense Department programs.
People
GAO urges public to report stimulus law waste
The billions available for spending raise the potential for inappropriate use and mismanagement, GAO’s acting comptroller general said.
People
FAA's guide to dropping off the high-risk list
FAA explains how it eliminated its chronic management deficincies.
Cybersecurity
GAO: DHS has mixed record on FOIA
Some DHS agencies are falling behind on their Freedom of Information Act requests, while others saw improvement in the past two years, GAO says.
People
GAO: Energy faces problems with stimulus billions
The stimulus law sends almost $12 billion to Energy Department programs with track records that raise concerns about accountability, the GAO says.
Modernization
GAO will review state plans for stimulus cash
Federal auditors will check how state governments plan to spend their money from the new economic stimulus law, an official said.
Cybersecurity
Officials urge civilian cybersecurity role
The outgoing director of DHS' National Cybersecurity Center and others say civilian agencies should play an independent and significant role in securing unclassified networks.
Modernization
IG: Transportation has hands full tracking stimulus funds
The attention required to distribute the funds quickly while providing significant oversight will force DOT to limit its focus on transportation safety issues, Calvin Scovel told Congress.
People
Agencies get cost-estimating advice from GAO
A guide offers step-by-step recommendations for how to avoid cost overruns, missed deadlines and performance gaps.
Modernization
GAO: Labor's whistleblower data a mess
The Labor Department's records for federal whistleblowers are often inaccurate and incomplete, according to a new GAO report.
People
GAO: Barred contractors get millions
More than two dozen federal contractors guilty of fraud and illegal activity still managed to win millions of dollars in contracts, according to a new GAO report.
Cybersecurity
Bill would increase reporting on contractors
A House bill would require additional reporting on how intelligence agencies use private contractors.
Cybersecurity
GAO updates manual for information system audits
The manual focuses on evaluating the effectiveness of controls, including for use in security assessments under FISMA.
Acquisition
Lieberman creates contracting oversight panel
Sen. Joe Lieberman has created a subcommittee that will deal with contracting abuses. Sen. Claire McCaskill will chair the subcommittee.
People
Auditors: DOD, VA need measures to track electronic health record progress
The departments plan to be able to fully share their health information by Sept. 30.
People
Senators want more oversight over rescue plan
Their legislation would require private entities that receive federal funds through the Treasury Department’s financial rescue program to give the GAO access to their books and records.
Cybersecurity
High-risk list adds 3 agencies, scratches 1
The roster of government programs at risk of waste and mismanagement grew to a total of 30 in the latest update from the Government Accountability Office, Congress’ watchdog agency.
People
GAO adds drug safety programs to high-risk list
The FDA program's management weaknesses are aggravated by soaring demand, older computer systems and a lack of clear decision-making processes, auditors report.
Cybersecurity