Fiscal 2017 starts Saturday; the Senate is expected to vote Tuesday on a short-term CR before sending it to the House.
Source: Federal Agencies Once Again Prepare For A Possible Government Shutdown – Management – GovExec.com
House members demand better data, more progress on curbing improper payments.
Source: OMB Will Revamp Payment Accuracy Website – Management – GovExec.com
All agencies would appoint new program improvement officers.
Source: House Clears Bill to Strengthen Program Management – Management – GovExec.com
Lawmakers are working toward a deal to keep the government open past Sept. 30.
Source: Senate Puts Finishing Touches on Bill to Avoid a Shutdown – Oversight – GovExec.com
A new analysis shows agencies are moving a greater share of spending to the first quarter.
Source: The Year-End Spending Rush Is On, But It’s Not What It Used to Be – Contracting – GovExec.com
GAO says the Performance.gov website doesn’t do a very good job of tracking whether agencies are meeting their goals.
Source: Watchdog: The ‘Window’ Into Government Performance Is Pretty Cloudy – Management – GovExec.com
Appropriators are optimistic that their bills will eventually fall in line with spending caps, despite OMB warning.
Source: Agencies Could Face a Nearly $800M Sequester Next Year – Management – GovExec.com
Administration estimates “Fair Pay” rule will cost contractors $458 million in the first year.
Source: Obama Pushes Contractors to Be Greener, More Worker-Friendly – Contracting – GovExec.com
$149 billion was “realigned” over five years mostly from overseas operations.
Source: GAO and Pentagon Disagree on Budgeting for Operations and Maintenance – Defense – GovExec.com
Justice Department watchdog summarizes investigations of $30 million project.