Defense
More Air Force contracts under scrutiny in procurement scandal
Eight additional Air Force deals worth about $3 billion will be scrutinized.
Management
White House details proposed program cuts
Education, Justice and Agriculture departments hardest hit.
Defense
GAO cites confusion over homeland security responsibilities
Auditors find that multiple departments share responsibility for key initiatives, raising questions about overall coordination.
Management
OMB may add 'strategic sourcing' to management agenda
Idea is to get agencies to leverage their buying power to get better deals on specific commodities.
Tech
Education awards multimillion-dollar contract for distributing student aid
Agreement will consolidate Education’s FSA aid application and disbursement process.
News
Industry group defends interagency contracting
Contracts open to multiple agencies have come under fire, but they may save money, says head of Professional Services Council.
Defense
Senator urges go-slow approach to personnel reform
Sen. George Voinovich, R-Ohio, wants to see the results of efforts at Homeland Security and Defense before taking reform governmentwide.
Defense
Administration restricts spending on passenger screening system
DHS still allowed to assign risk levels to passengers and prevent them from boarding planes while system is being tested.
Tech
Telework centers offer free month to federal workers
A 30-day trial membership aims to attract more managers to the idea that their employees can work away from the office.
Defense
Senator offers alternative appropriations overhaul
If Senate followed House plan, Kay Bailey Hutchison, R-Texas, would end up losing her subcommittee chairmanship.
Defense
New Pentagon personnel system mirrors DHS plan
Unions plan to file lawsuit alleging Defense officials violated mandate requiring collaboration with employee groups in developing personnel system.
Defense
Lawmakers support changes in homeland security grant formula
DHS plans to issue national preparedness guidelines at the end of March, which will govern new grant funding.
Management