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Audits In; Records Broken

Federal Controller Danny Werfel discusses the annual financial audit and how the Administration is working to better manage the Government’s books.
November 18, 2011 at 9:44 AM ET by Danny Werfel

And the SAVE Award Goes to…

More than 48,000 of you have cast your votes, and the results are now in. The winner of the 2011 SAVE Award is Matthew Ritsko of Crofton, Maryland!
November 17, 2011 at 5:40 PM ET by Jeff Zients

Every Vote Counts

Public voting for the 2011 SAVE Award is open until 12:00 PM ET on Thursday, October 17. Vote now!
November 16, 2011 at 12:03 PM ET by Kenneth Baer

Holding Contractors Accountable

As guardians of the taxpayers’ dollars, we have an ongoing responsibility to do business with contractors who place a premium on integrity, performance, and quality.
November 15, 2011 at 5:08 PM ET by Daniel I. Gordon

Cutting $20 Billion in Improper Payments in Two Years

Danny Werfel on the Administration's progress in cutting wasteful improper payments by nearly $18 billion in FY 2011.
November 15, 2011 at 4:14 PM ET by Danny Werfel

A Salute to the VA For Its Excellence In Serving Those Who Served Our Nation

Veterans Day is almost here so, even as we celebrate our Veterans, it is timely to showcase the great work of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) in meeting the President’s challenge to make government work better -- delivering more mission for the money.
November 11, 2011 at 7:00 AM ET by Shelley Metzenbaum

The SAVE Final Four and A New EO to Cut Waste

Since day one, this Administration has been committed to rooting out waste and misspent tax dollars in every agency across the Federal government.
November 9, 2011 at 12:01 PM ET by Jeff Zients

News from OFPP

Dan Gordon, Administrator for Federal Procurement Policy, announces that later this year he will be leaving the post to serve as Associate Dean for Government Contracts Law at the George Washington University Law School.
November 2, 2011 at 9:16 AM ET by Jack Lew

Time to Do the Business of the American People

Jack Lew discusses the importance of passing appropriations bills for the current fiscal year that can win bipartisan support.
November 2, 2011 at 6:00 AM ET by Jack Lew

Driving Reforms and Results in Federal Grants

OMB Controller Danny Werfel announces the creation of a new Council on Financial Assistance Reform to improve the Administration's grants process.
October 28, 2011 at 12:57 PM ET by Danny Werfel

Are You Being Served?

Jeff Zients on the Administration's progress improving customer service across government.
October 27, 2011 at 10:27 AM ET by Jeff Zients

In the Valley with Steven VanRoekel

Federal CIO Steven VanRoekel discusses his priorities and vision for the Federal IT landscape at an event at the Churchill Club in Palo Alto, CA.
October 25, 2011 at 10:00 PM ET by Steve VanRoekel, Steven VanRoekel

Setting the Record Straight on Opportunities for Small Disadvantaged Businesses

OFPP Administrator Dan Gordon and SBA Deputy Administrator Marie Johns set the record straight on contracting opportunities for small disadvantaged businesses.
October 21, 2011 at 12:07 PM ET by Daniel I. Gordon and Marie Johns

For Sale: Cutting Waste By Getting Rid of Excess Real Estate

The Chief Performance Officer of the U.S. has an update on the Administration's progress in getting unneeded federal properties off the government's books
October 20, 2011 at 9:51 AM ET by Jeff Zients

Reducing Regulatory Burdens in Health Care, Saving More than $1 Billion

Cass Sunstein on the latest accomplishments of the President's regulatory lookback initiative. New HHS regulatory reforms are expected to save more than $1 billion annually in healthcare overhead and paperwork costs.
October 18, 2011 at 12:02 PM ET by Cass Sunstein

Doing More with Less By Consolidating Nearly 1,000 Data Centers

Steven VanRoekel discusses agencies' updated data center consolidation plans.
October 7, 2011 at 3:37 PM ET by Steven VanRoekel

Winning the Future with Innovators in Delaware

The Office of Budget and Management visits with several representatives of American companies and tours facilities which embody the President’s vision of the American Jobs Act. These companies are helping our country win the future through their advancements in innovation.
September 30, 2011 at 2:17 PM ET by Victoria Espinel

Tackling Waste in Contracting

Agencies will save taxpayer dollars by leveraging their purchasing power
September 29, 2011 at 1:06 PM ET by Daniel Gordon

Saving Taxpayer Dollars With Moneyball

Shelley Metzenbaum, Associate Director of Performance and Personnel Management, discusses the Administration’s “Moneyball” approach to management, driving performance, and saving money.
September 28, 2011 at 2:21 PM ET by Shelley Metzenbaum

Investing in What Works: Voluntary Home Visiting Programs

Robert Gordon discusses recently announced grants to provide evidence-based, voluntary home visiting programs for vulnerable children and families.
September 28, 2011 at 8:35 AM ET by Robert Gordon

Moving Aggressively on Improper Payments

Jeff Zients on progress in stopping improper payments.
September 23, 2011 at 2:55 PM ET by Jeff Zients

The President’s Plan for Economic Growth and Deficit Reduction

The President sends to the Joint Committee his plan to jumpstart economic growth and job creation now – and to lay the foundation for it to continue for years to come.
September 19, 2011 at 11:39 AM ET by Jack Lew

20 Years of the CFO Act

Federal Controller Danny Werfel discusses the 20th anniversary of the CFO Act and how Federal financial management continues to improve.
September 15, 2011 at 4:25 PM ET by Danny Werfel

Getting Money to Small Businesses Faster

The President announces a new policy that will accelerate payments to small business contractors so they can reinvest that money in the economy and drive job growth.
September 14, 2011 at 3:02 PM ET by Jeff Zients

Cabinet Accountability for Cutting Waste

Vice President Biden convenes the first Cabinet waste reduction meeting and announces over $2 billion in anti-waste measures.
September 14, 2011 at 2:35 PM ET by Jack Lew

Reimagining IT Talent in the Federal Government

Federal Chief Information Officer Steven VanRoekel announces the launch of the Technology Fellows Program.
September 13, 2011 at 1:22 PM ET by Steven VanRoekel

Disaster Request Sent

The President transmits an official budget request to cover disaster needs in FEMA’s Disaster Relief Fund through FY 2012.
September 9, 2011 at 3:20 PM ET by Kenneth Baer

Disaster Relief Update

Director Lew provides a disaster relief update on estimated needs for Hurricane Irene through FY 2012.
September 5, 2011 at 1:10 PM ET by Jack Lew

BCA and Disaster Relief

Director Lew discusses disaster relief funding and the Budget Control Act.
September 1, 2011 at 7:35 PM ET by Jack Lew

Mid-Session Review 2012

OMB releases the Mid-Session Review (MSR), which updates the Administration’s estimates for outlays, receipts, and the deficit in light of economic, legislative, and other developments since the President’s 2012 Budget was released in February.
September 1, 2011 at 2:00 PM ET by Jack Lew