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Agency Oversight
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In part 4 of Federal News Radio\'s investigative series \"Discouraged and Disrespected at SBA,\" allegations of cronyism and conflict of interest in the acquisition process arise. Over the past year, lawmakers and auditors have raised concerns about the agency\'s acquisition practices. SBA officials deny the accusations and say they are strengthening their acquisition processes.
February 10, 2011 -
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Although a mere fraction of the troops are dedicated to Civil Affairs, they have been deployed without proper training and equipment to hostile territory to carry out heroic efforts against difficult odds and they are killed far out of proportion to their numbers, a Center for Public Integrity investigation found. We get details from the Center\'s Barbara Slavin.
February 09, 2011 -
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DCAA has added 500 employees over the last two years but is conducting fewer, though higher quality, audits each year. Director Patrick Fitzgerald explains the thinking behind a new framework.
February 09, 2011 -
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Four projects will use innovative new technologies in VA facilities to improve the quality of patient care for Veterans. VA\'s Jonah Czerwinski explains.
February 09, 2011 -
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AFGE members marched on Capitol Hill to put a face on the federal workforce. They want to correct the misperception that government workers are to blame for the deficit and gridlock in Washington.
February 09, 2011 -
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In part 3 of Federal News Radio\'s exclusive investigative series \"Discouraged and Disrespected at SBA,\" Karla Saunders weighs her options to find resolution in her three-year battle against alleged retaliation. Saunders and three other agency employees say they want to return to their original jobs and restore their reputations. SBA officials say the agency is focusing on strengthening management and oversight.
February 09, 2011 -
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From “Technology, Innovation, and Deficit Reduction: Lessons from the IT Industry” hosted by the Center for Strategic and International Studies: As mounting public deficits dominate discourse in Washington and in state capitals throughout the country,…
February 08, 2011 -
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Improving the performance of federal contract audits is one way a Senate Committee us trying to root out waste, fraud and abuse.
February 08, 2011 -
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February 7th and February 9th, 2011 Rafael Borras oversees management of the Department of Homeland Security\'s $56 billion budget, appropriations, expenditure of funds, and accounting, and finance.
February 08, 2011 -
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The General Services Administration is turning its own headquarters into a \"living laboratory\" by putting three employees into the space of one. GSA\'s Cathy Kronopolus says changing demand is being made possible by change management.
February 08, 2011 -
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AFGE legislative conference will focus on ensuring departments and contractors are abiding by civil rights laws. The union also will march on Capitol Hill to Tuesday in support of federal employees.
February 08, 2011 -
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In part 2 of the special investigative series, Diane Sellers said she faced another round of retaliation just this past January when management moved her into a new position without cause. Sellers and two other career agency officials say they are facing a hostile work environment because they blew the whistle on potential misconduct. SBA says there is no evidence of HR violations or creating phony positions.
February 08, 2011 -
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February 9th, 2011 Listen as The Honorable Tom Davis discusses the changes on the Hill and what they could mean for government agencies.
February 07, 2011 -
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The Office of Management and Budget wants to improve government-industry communication. It has launched a myth-busting campaign to help agencies understand procurement rules. Officials say poor communication often leads to faulty contracts and wasted money.
February 07, 2011
