Government Accountability Office
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The government has asked the Government Accountability Office to dismiss a pending bid protest against the Defense Enterprise Office Solutions contract so it can address unspecified issues, according to a source familiar with the protest.
October 07, 2019 -
TRANSCOM says business is prepared for the daunting task of managing 20% of the moving market.
October 02, 2019 -
The Red Cross and FEMA are supposed to coordinate with local air providers to make sure victims get what they need. But three hurricanes in 2017 showed the planning needs sharpening.
October 02, 2019 -
Through big-data tools, the Department of Health and Human Services; top watchdog has an upper hand bringing bogus health care claims to court.
September 30, 2019 -
As House lawmakers search for ways to help the federal government strengthen its talent pipeline, they find consensus on at least two ideas.
September 26, 2019 -
Under the latest guidance from the Office of Personnel Management, agencies have new deadlines now to review and then streamline their existing performance management and disciplinary procedures for federal employees.
September 25, 2019 -
In today's Federal Newscast, the National Treasury Employees Union wants the Supreme Court to reverse a lower court's decision on age discrimination in the federal workforce.
September 25, 2019 -
In today's Federal Newscast, the Government Accountability Office says nine agencies violated the Anti-Deficiency Act in fiscal 2018.
September 24, 2019 -
The Department of Veterans Affairs acknowledged it could more strategically target successful recruitment and retention incentives to occupations and medical facilities with the greatest workforce needs. But it also pushed Congress to grant the agency more flexibility in setting market pay for VA medical center directors.
September 23, 2019 -
In today's Federal Newscast, a new study by the Government Accountability Office confirms it’s tough to be a medium-sized government contractor.
September 20, 2019 -
Congress seems to be working hard to avoid a lapse in appropriations when the fiscal year ends in a couple of weeks. But anything can happen.
September 17, 2019 -
The Temporary Expanded Public Service Loan Forgiveness. It's been around for more than a decade. For more explanation, GAO's Melissa Emrey-Arras joined Federal Drive with Tom Temin.
September 16, 2019 -
The new position of deputy assistant secretary of the Navy for Sustainment will be up and running as of Oct. 1.
September 16, 2019 -
Of some 650,00 federal vehicles, two-thirds are conventionally powered. A lot use flex fuel — but hybrid and electric cars are still rare.
September 13, 2019 -
In today's Federal Newscast, Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) wants the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's inspector general to start an investigation.
September 11, 2019