Defense

Navy personnel question customer satisfaction survey results

A survey on Navy Marine Corps Intranet customer satisfaction has sparked a flood of anger from frustrated network users.

Defense

Border officials say they are unprepared to protect nation

New survey comes after 9/11 commission concludes that border security should be strengthened.

Tech

Tech companies procure federal experts for board slots

Companies that want a cut of federal IT dollars are looking for people who know how to do business with the federal government.

Management

Forest Service catches breath on competitive sourcing

After finishing a large contest for technology work, the agency is settling into a more moderate job competition pace.

Defense

Senior Defense contracting officer, three others, indicted for corruption

Government purchase card allegedly used to award more than $11 million in irregular contracts.

Pay & Benefits

Appealing Overtime

Three federal workers' unions are petitioning an appeals court to take another look at a case involving overtime for federal workers.

Defense

Senators question FBI progress on reforms since 9/11 attacks

Senior bureau official cites accomplishments, but says critical issues must still be addressed.

Pay & Benefits

OPM says its hiring success can be a model for the government

The Office of Personnel Management is touting its hiring process, which over the past nine months brought in employees at an average of 36 days each.

Management

GAO cautions Pentagon on outsourcing weapons system maintenance work

The federal government could end up paying more in some cases.

News

IG: Energy facilities lack complete continuity of operations plans

Five laboratories, including four nuclear sites, failed to test emergency plans or correct weaknesses, report says.

Pay & Benefits

Senior executives fear new salary rules will roll back job protections

Group asks House leader to push for revision of regulations.

Management

Managing Information

The government's inability to assess Iraq's weapons programs represents a failure of management.

Defense

9/11 panel seeks billions more in federal spending

Deep within the commission’s report are a few recommendations bearing hefty price tags for federal agencies.

News

Study finds positive impression of federal government workers

New report from the Partnership for Public Service reveals that most Americans have a favorable view of the government, but think it is mired in bureaucracy.

Defense

Chairman of 9/11 commission calls on Pentagon to support reform

Panel chief says he senses resistance from Defense Department on some recommendations for intelligence overhaul.

Management

Defense solicits help in marketing competitive sourcing

The Pentagon is seeking a fresh approach to generating positive publicity for the controversial management initiative.