OPM cuts security-clearance processing time

The investigation period has been decreased from a year to just under 40 days, according to testimony given by OPM Director John Berry before a Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs subcommittee. But some still say more can be done.

OPM tells DOD to rebuild ailing NSPS personnel system

The National Security Personnel System should be rebuilt because of systemic problems, a task force finds.

Vangent helps OPM administer federal health benefits

Vangent has won a five-year, $15 million contract to help the Office of Personnel Management administer the federal employees’ health benefits program.

Veritas deal hones in on security clearances

Veritas Capital buys a unit of Kroll Inc. to build a company focused on security-clearance investigations and employment screening services. By Nick Wakeman