Institutions need to focus on the workforce of the future. … [Read more...]
Refreshed USASpending Website Irks Some Transparency Advocates
Treasury's new site aims to be more user-friendly but eliminates some search capabilities. … [Read more...]
Watchdog Wary of Loosely Defined Program for Afghan Women
The $416 million effort could leave participants with few tangible benefits, SIGAR warns. … [Read more...]
House Advances Bill to Curb Contract ‘Bundling’ that Favors Large Companies
Lawmakers cite the need for more accurate data on small business awards. … [Read more...]
Reverse Auctions Once Again in Lawmakers' Crosshairs
House Small Business subcommittee presses bill to restrict tool that could promote a “race to the bottom … [Read more...]
Agencies Could Do More to Convert Properties to Aid Homeless
Defense Department and HUD fail to adequately track parcels, GAO finds. … [Read more...]
Nearly Half of the Largest Federal Contractors Are Also Receiving Federal Grants and Loans
Nonprofit’s “corporate welfare” study names Boeing as top “double dipper.” … [Read more...]
Even CBO Is Stumped on the Size of the Contractor Workforce
Federal agencies spent $500 billion procuring products and services in 2012. … [Read more...]
When Government Competes Against the Private Sector, Everybody Wins
If civil servants are pitted against businesses they become more innovative, and secure most of the contracts put out for bid. … [Read more...]
Pentagon Acquisition Bosses Ho-Hum on Multiple Reviews for Passing Milestones
GAO finds weapons program managers valued input in only 10 percent of cases. … [Read more...]
Air Force Restores Eligibility to Controversial Contractor
The Air Force on Friday quietly ended its three-week suspension of the reverse-auction company FedBid, the contractor announced, removing a threat that the Vienna, Va., firm would face suspension and debarment. … [Read more...]
Former Employee of Government Contractor Alleges Sexual Harassment and Retaliation
Complaint against global security firm depicts Mad Men culture at ‘guys with guns’ company. … [Read more...]