Agency Oversight
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The ACT-IAC working group\'s latest report shows that diversity in agencies is directly linked to success. Dr. Susan Krup Grunin is the Consulting Director for Strategic Human Capital Management at RGS and co-authored the report.
July 11, 2011 -
Federal Managers are constantly striving to develop the best hiring and retention strategies. We hear some best practices from Jon Desenberg of the Performance Institute live at the Excellence in Government Conference.
July 11, 2011 -
House lawmakers want to add the requirement for a White House official to oversee cybersecurty policy and budget across civilian agencies. Rep. Langevin said the current set up with DHS in charge of civilian networks isn\'t good enough. Members also want more attention paid to the security of the supply chain.
July 11, 2011 -
The time it takes to hire a new federal employee has dropped significantly in the past year. From roughly 180 days to just over 100.
July 08, 2011 -
Senators Tom Carper and Rob Portman requested information from agencies on the number of excess and underutilized properties they currently own. The senators expect a progress report by July 25.
July 07, 2011 -
William Lynn is stepping down as Defense Department deputy secretary.
July 07, 2011 -
National Security Archive survey reveals agencies are not reporting accurate information about 10-year backlog to the Justice Department. NSA found agencies are falling well short of the Obama administration\'s mandate to improve Freedom of Information Act requests.
July 07, 2011 -
The Justice Department defends employees who are accused of violating citizens\' constitutional rights. Law enforcement officers are in the most danger of being sued. DoJ provides training for employees about how to steer clear of these situations.
July 05, 2011 -
OPM Director John Berry reminded federal employees of their benefits and other options in preparation for an unusual hurricane season.
July 05, 2011 -
Debra Wall has been with the National Archives for over 20 years.
July 05, 2011 -
A new site, called Wage Determination Online, is a permanent resource for researching information on service contracts and labor standards.
July 05, 2011 -
Census Director Robert Groves explains how the agency will be able to still perform effectively despite the consolidation and cuts.
July 01, 2011 -
In Debra Filippi\'s 34 years of work in the federal government she served as the Director of the DoD/VA Interagency program office.
July 01, 2011 -
Leon Panetta will be sworn in today as the next defense secretary. David Petraeus was confirmed by the Senate yesterday as the next CIA director.
July 01, 2011 -
Lisa Shames is director of natural resources and environment at the Government Accountability Office and shares tips for your agency.
June 30, 2011