Management

IRS announces major overhaul, layoffs

IRS officials announced a massive restructuring plan Wednesday, which will result in 2,400 layoffs at the tax agency.

Tech

Good for the Goose…

In response to the U.S. government’s policy of documenting foreigners as they enter the country, Brazil is taking the fingerprints and photographs of all Americans as they arrive in the South American nation.

Pay & Benefits

TSP funds close on a high note in 2003

Defense

Pentagon begins to gather base-closing data

The Defense Department is asking military installations to gather information that it will use in deciding which bases to close in 2005.

Management

OMB issues guidance on "green" competitive sourcing plans

The Office of Management and Budget has asked federal agencies to craft plans for letting contractors bid on federal jobs from now through 2008.

News

Senate returns to face familiar spending dilemma

Defense

Immigrant tracking system launched amid skepticism

A new immigration tracking system went into effect Monday amid doubts that it would work as advertised and concerns that it might infringe on the rights of immigrants.