DoD official: BRAC round will save money

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Congress again averted a shutdown. What happens next with the new CR?

Anything short of a full-year spending bill makes it hard for agencies to plan, project workforce needs and coordinate large contracts with industry.
New locality rates to boost pay for thousands of federal workers

The public-private sector pay gap has widened to 27%, up from 24% last year.
Congress passes stopgap funding bill, hampering Pentagon initiatives

Congress averted a shutdown with a second short-term funding bill, but the lack of a full budget is delaying Pentagon contracting and key initiatives.
Pentagon fails sixth audit, with number of passing grades stagnant

The Defense Department’s chief financial officer told reporters half of the Pentagon’s assets meet auditing standards