Management

Lawmakers call for five-year program reviews

House lawmakers on Wednesday will introduce legislation amending the 1993 Government Performance and Results Act to require regular evaluations of all federal programs.

Pay & Benefits

Federal labor leaders' salaries lag behind trade association execs'

While the top executives of the country’s biggest trade associations make well over $1 million per year in total compensation, labor union officials -- especially those representing federal employees -- take home far less in compensation, according to a National Journal survey.

Management

OMB pressed to clarify rules on job competition appeals

An industry group wants OMB to clarify its policy on who can represent federal employees in agency-level appeals of outsourcing decisions.

Pay & Benefits

Key legislators stand firm on military-civilian pay parity

Washington-area House lawmakers continue to support military-civilian pay parity, despite recent calls from the Bush administration and a House Appropriations Committee member to limit the 2005 civil service pay raise.

Management

Proposed acquisition policy favors contractors, critics say

An interagency council is considering a change to federal procurement rules that critics say would give contractors preferential treatment over federal employees.

News

Budget overhaul bill sent to five committees

Pay & Benefits

Shattered Dreams

Federal labor unions' measured support for Homeland Security personnel reforms is giving way to angry denunciations.