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HHS financial management practices ‘unacceptable,' lawmakers say

Feb 06, 2012
Two lawmakers have asked the Health and Human Services Department to explain financial management problems flagged in a recent audit, including violations of the Anti-Deficiency Act, which bars agencies from obligating funds without a congressional authorization or appropriation.

Senators call on OMB to resolve pension delays

Three Democratic senators want the Office of Management and Budget to step in to fix the government's longstanding pension delays.

Bill would prohibit step increases for rest of year

Federal employees would receive no more step increases for the rest of the year under a budget-cutting bill sponsored by Rep. Martha Roby, R-Ala.
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