Management

• CRs ‘seem to be getting worse’

  Something has to give, according to the Partnership for Public Service\'s John Palguta. In terms of the budget, he says \"what we have right now isn\'t working.\"

  Federal Drive

  March 15, 2011
• Defense Intel acquisition feds meeting in Miami

  This year\'s conference theme, \"Leveraging Efficiencies for Operational Effectiveness,\" will bring together experts from government, industry, professional trade organizations, and academia to share their insights, outlooks and perspectives on the most relevant issues, opportunities and challenges we are facing today as we deliver new technologies and operational capabilities to our war fighters and our national security customers.

  Federal Drive

  March 15, 2011
• Defense acquisitions may have to settle

  A Congressional panel heard from deputy Pentagon service chiefs last week that when it comes to future acquisitions, DOD may have to settle for \"good enough\".

  Federal Drive

  March 15, 2011
• DoD details furlough rules…just in case

  Military personnel would not be subject to a furlough in the event of a government shutdown, according to guidance prepared by the Defense Department as a contingency plan. The memo, drafted earlier this month, gives broad overarching guidance to military departments and agencies who would have discretion to determine what activities would and would not be exempted from a shutdown.

  Budget

  March 15, 2011
• Ineffective Government: Are Politicians The Problem?

  Are politicians who say federal workers are underworked, overpaid and out of touch onto something or do they have another agenda? And, asks Senior Correspondent Mike Causey, right, or wrong, is it possible that their bureaucrat-bashing will create the kind of government they claim they are trying to avoid.

  Budget

  March 15, 2011
• Debt limit’s impact on your Thrift Savings Plan

  Does the battle over the debt limit have an impact on the TSP super-safe G fund?

  Budget

  March 14, 2011
• Forrester: Organizations need more reflection time

  Daniel Patrick Forrester has an idea for leaders that may seem counter-cultural in a world of emails, instant messages and speedy decisions - Take the time to reflect.

  Budget

  March 14, 2011
• Under CR, new Navy ship-building on hold

  The existing CR has caused the Navy to miss construction starts and other scheduled projects, Politico reports.

  Budget

  March 14, 2011
• FedMentors video series shares leadership best practices

  The project, launched by FedScoop, is aimed at a newer generation of federal executives as current leaders prepare to retire.

  Budget

  March 14, 2011
• Another option to balance budget

  The option that dare not speak its name.

  Budget

  March 14, 2011
• More investment needed in U.S. diplomatic ranks

  Under-investment has left the US Foreign Service overstretched and under prepared. Ambassador Robert Beecroft explains some of the challenges that has left behind.

  Federal Drive

  March 14, 2011
• Continuing resolutions may become a way of life

  Republicans and Democrats in Congress have been debating a short-term funding plan for weeks but are still far apart. Looking to avert a government shutdown this week, Congress is expected to approve a three-week stopgap measure this week to buy more time for negotiations on a longer-term bill, which may never come. The Hill\'s Erik Wasson explains why the CRs could continue until FY 2012.

  Federal Drive

  March 14, 2011
• Shutdown would halt military pay

  U.S. troops could be required to report to work without pay if a budget clash in Congress results in a government-wide shutdown, according to draft planning guidance circulating in the Pentagon.

  Federal Drive

  March 14, 2011
• Agencies fall short in reporting spending data

  A House committee held a discussion on openness in government and addressed the errors made in reporting data related to spending.

  Budget

  March 14, 2011