Digital Government
National security switcheroo: Panetta to DOD, Petraeus to CIA?
The top U.S. commander will likely succeed current CIA Director Leon Panetta once Panetta replaces Robert Gates as defense secretary, and more shake-ups are imminent, news outlets report.
People
OPM releases new time-to-hire reporting requirements
Federal agencies will soon be required to submit reports every quarter showing how long it takes them to hire new personnel, according to recent guidance from the Office of Personnel Management.
Digital Government
Former political powerhouses join Partnership's board
The Partnership for Public Service has elected former Office of Management and Budget Director Peter Orszag and other key figures to its board of directors.
Digital Government
White House wants $10M for portal and operations center
The White House has gotten the "Do Not Pay" Web portal running and is preparing for its full implementation by the end of fiscal 2012, a senior official testified on April 15.
Acquisition
Some agencies struggle to recover improper payments
Improper and fraudulent payments to federal contractors got attention at a House subcommittee hearing today.
People
Performance officers lack authority, report says
A report says federal performance officers don't have real clout.
Digital Government
Beat the clock
Well, today feds went off to work as usual. After lots of drama, no shutdown
People
OMB nominee could be in trouble
Senators on the Budget Committee voted along party lines, with no Republicans giving her their support to the nominee to be OMB's deputy director.
People
Shutdown Watch: Government funding expires today
Continuing disagreements over spending cuts make a government shutdown almost certain.
Digital Government
Shutdown impact on DOD uncertain, but ominous
The Defense Department is closely studying its authorities to determine how to keep department functioning if the government shuts down.
People
Administration provides shutdown details: What you can expect
Although President Barack Obama has repeatedly denounced a government shutdown in recent weeks, officials in his administration say they are cognizant that funding for the government expires April 8 and contingency plans are being prepared.
Digital Government
OMB nomination hits confirmation snag
The top Republican on the Senate Budget Committee says Heather Higginbottom doesn't have the right experience for the OMB job.
People
Administration releases software for IT Dashboard, TechStat
The Obama administration will publicly release the software code for the federal IT Dashboard and the TechStat process.
People
New designation for federal IT managers
Federal employees who manage one or more large IT programs might soon have a new official title: IT program manager.
Digital Government
Shhh, don't talk about your shutdown plans
The Obama administration has reportedly instructed federal agencies not to share their shutdown plans with Congress or the public.
Modernization
Recovery.gov starts first mobile apps
The federal agency that oversees Recovery.gov has started mobile applications so users can identify economic stimulus law spending.
People
