News
Nuclear security drill nearly backfired, guards say
Guards at Tennessee nuclear weapons plant responded to a mock attack with live weapons, leading to what one called "mass confusion."
Oversight
Up or Down
Presidential appointees ought not be left twisting in the wind. They deserve a vote in the Senate.
Tech
OMB to evaluate e-gov initiatives
Programs will be judged on whether and how they are being used by their intended audiences.
Pay & Benefits
Eight more agencies win authority to hike SES pay
Four Cabinet departments and four independent agencies win certification for new performance evaluation systems.
Defense
Homeland Security deputy steps down
James Loy announced his resignation Saturday, effective March 1 or when a sucessor is named.
Defense
Report finds foreigners defeat border security with stolen passports
Homeland Security inspector general’s review tracks 136 foreigners who entered the country using stolen passports.
Defense
Army biologist subpoenas news organizations
Action is in connection with Steven Hatfill's lawsuit against the Justice Department and FBI for linking him to 2001 anthrax attacks.
News
Job competitions need help from HR, report says
Consulting group urges human resources specialists to help competitive sourcing initiatives run more smoothly.
News
OPM will not set special pay rate increase for tech workers
Agency decides IT workers will get the same pay boost as the rest of the federal workforce in 2005.
Management
GSA investigation documents widespread contract abuse
Hundreds of millions of dollars in contract awards didn’t follow laws and regulations; GSA officials say agency has "turned the corner" on solving the problem.
Management
Administration aims to put its stamp on postal overhaul
Pensions of military veterans working for the service continue to be a sticking point.
News
Government's record of failed financial audits remains unbroken
Seventh consecutive failed audit surprises few; spending increases alarm GAO.
Defense
Bush signs intelligence reform bill
Legislation will usher in a slew of personnel and management reforms.
Tech
Social Security computer system may reduce disability overpayments
GAO reported that it discovered $990 million in Disability Insurance overpayments in fiscal 2003, up from $772 million in 1999.
Pay & Benefits
GAO releases details of new pay structure
Pay caps raised for some employees; maximum potential earnings drop for others.
Defense