Defense
Auditors chide coordination of threat reduction programs
GAO report says five departments lack integrated strategy against nuclear, chemical and bioweapons threats.
Tech
Telework participation still lags behind interest
More than half of workers eligible, just 36 percent given the option to work away from the office, says report from tech distributor.
Tech
GSA chief orders reorganization of technology, supply units
Internal task forces to come up with plan to overhaul Federal Technology Service and Federal Supply Service by July.
Defense
House, Senate committee chiefs urge slow approach to personnel overhaul
Sen. Susan Collins and Rep. Tom Davis want to review new personnel system before it is deployed governmentwide.
Management
Agencies to get new guidance on use of commercial products
Legislation pressures agencies to give up costly customization and adapt to what’s available.
Defense
ICE tightens oversight of air marshals
Supporters say special advisory board is needed to address issues that FAMS director has been unable to resolve.
Defense
Nuclear agency withholds more than $5 million from Los Alamos operator
NNSA levies an historic fine on the University of California for mismanagement at nuclear laboratory.
Defense
Defense budget cuts compel military transformation
Amidst a protracted guerrilla campaign in Iraq and ballooning budget deficits, it seems that, like it or not, the services are about to see the light of transformation.
Defense
Report outlines options for protecting planes from laser weapons
Congressional Research Service says aircraft downing by laser is ‘highly unlikely.’
Tech
Federal IT workforce aging rapidly, study shows
About 45 percent of technology workers will be more than 50 years old by 2008.
Management
SBA under pressure to probe contracting issues
Big companies accused of misrepresenting themselves as small businesses to win federal contract dollars.
Management
Congress not in loop on administration's reform plans
White House officials haven't briefed members of Congress yet on proposals to overhaul congressional oversight of agencies.
Management
Democratic report: Agency PR spending on the rise
Agencies spent $88 million on public relations contracts in 2004, a 128 percent increase from 2000 levels.
Management
House chairman to propose appropriations overhaul
The move, which is designed to speed the process of approving spending bills, could eliminate three subcommittees.
Defense