News
Homeland Security to request additional funds for Katrina oversight
More resources needed to monitor hurricane relief spending, IG says.
News
Homeland Security's privacy chief resigns
Nuala O'Connor Kelly will leave the agency on Friday.
Management
Revised DHS labor relations rules under scrutiny
Judge questions whether revisions go far enough in providing binding contracts.
Defense
Leaders rap poor communication in disaster response
Incompatible communications and of a lack of information being shared with affected communities hindered rescue efforts.
Defense
Organizational changes on tap for TSA
Shakeup would include eliminating old positions, creating new ones and possibly changing airport checkpoint procedures.
Defense
House panel rejects bid to thwart base closure decisions
Despite panel's disapproval, House expected to consider joint resolution, perhaps as early as next week.
Defense
Senate committee lifts ethics rule for Defense nominees
The rule, unique to the defense panel, required senior Pentagon officials holding pensions from defense contractors to buy an insurance policy to lock away the value of their benefits.
Defense
Customs and Border Protection chief announces retirement
Commissioner Robert Bonner will remain at the agency's helm until November.
Defense
FEMA’s decline: an agency's slow slide from grace
Once the poster child for transformation and efficiency, the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s gradual deterioration left it weak and ill-prepared for Katrina.
Tech
Study: Federal workers spend $19 million a day driving to work
Overall figure has increased from $13 million in April, due to rising gas costs.
Management
Impossible Goals
Despite the odds against closing the books in 45 days, financial managers hit the mark.
Defense
Officials fear contracting abuses in wake of Hurricane Katrina
Some say flood of funding, lax oversight and quick contracting creates 'perfect storm' for waste.
Management
GAO: Procurement database unreliable despite upgrade
New system is also difficult to use, auditors find.
Defense