Pay & Benefits
New rules aim at easing hiring of people with disabilities
OPM removes requirement of documentation, updating 1979 order.
News
OMB orders agencies to strengthen internal controls
Auditing rules for agencies move a step closer to Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.
Defense
Bush names new Homeland Security chief
Federal judge Michael Chertoff, who also served as head of the Justice Department's criminal division after the Sept. 11 attacks, gets the nod to succeed Tom Ridge.
Management
Federal Technology Service chief to step down
GSA unit plagued by allegations of contracting and procurement improprieties.
Pay & Benefits
OPM director tenders resignation
Kay Coles James announces plan to leave personnel agency on Jan. 31.
Management
OMB to report that job contests saved $1.25 billion last year
The agency is expected to announce increased savings and high win rates by in-house teams.
Management
Postal union rips labor rules in Bush reform proposal
Administration seeks greater flexibility in offering discounts to large mailers for presorting mail and other tasks normally done by postal workers.
Defense
Study outlines Senate homeland security oversight
Several critical agencies remain outside purview of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee.
Management
USAID pays $100,000 for new logo
Redesigned logo on USAID packages provides recognition for American citizens’ contributions.
Management
USDA to set requirements for agencies to purchase bio-based products
Regulations to be released Tuesday implement 2002 act requiring preferential purchasing for goods that include biological, agricultural or forestry materials.
Management
Vacant Cabinet spots could hurt agencies in budget process
Departments most vulnerable to budget cuts are those without a chief.
Defense