Management
OPM floats new workforce management rules for agencies
Agency will require detailed annual reports on accomplishments and progress in managing employees.
Defense
Defense business modernization agency wins support
GAO sees improvement and members of Congress are working to get funding restored.
Management
Senator introduces bill to shore up flood insurance program
Bill is a companion to a House measure approved by the Financial Services Committee in March and awaiting floor action.
Defense
Pentagon faulted for decision to cancel fighter's alternate engine
Decision focused on short-term savings from halting the program and failed to consider the long-term benefits of competition, GAO says.
Oversight
Comfort Aside
With sinking poll ratings, President Bush has taken the rare step of mixing politics with an issue of personal significance.
Defense
Wiretapping battle continues in Congress, courts
Senate panel plans later this week to debate and approve a compromise version of legislation to create an oversight process.
News
Congress taking aim at Labor oversight of Job Corps
Spending bill measure marks second attempt at placing the program directly under the department secretary’s watch.
News
Data on millions of vets stolen from VA employee’s home
Department sets up toll-free hotline to handle calls, and could spend up to $11 million to run the line.
Management
Senators voice confidence in GSA nominee’s confirmation
New administrator will need to focus on winning back customers, legislators say.
Management
FBI's Saturday night Capitol Hill raid raises alarms
Search may have violated separation of executive branch, legislative powers, lawmakers and legal experts say.
Management
OPM to track agency training efforts
Agencies required to report employee-specific details by the end of year.
Defense
Pentagon late payments hurt small contractors
GAO encourages Defense to invest more in its Web-based contract payment system.
Management
Congressman’s office searched in contractor bribery probe
Earlier search of lawmaker’s home turned up $90,000 in cash hidden in freezer, according to FBI affidavit.
Defense
Negotiators agree to hold emergency funding to $94.5 billion
Move will avoid a fight with the White House, which had threatened to veto the package if it exceeded Bush's request.
News