Pay & Benefits
New TSP system on track, but at a higher cost
A much-delayed computer system that would give federal employees more control over their retirement savings accounts is still on track to debut in mid-June, officials said Monday. But the new system will cost more than originally expected.
Defense
Defense contractors slide into homeland security business
Large, traditional defense contractors have easily remade themselves to be homeland security providers since the September 2001 terrorist attacks. But none appear to have made drastic changes that would redefine their core businesses.
News
Top two whistleblower protectors resign
The federal government’s top two whistleblower protectors announced their resignations Monday.
Tech
Administration has hits, misses in implementing management agenda
The administration's ambitious plan to expand electronic government is meeting bureaucratic resistance on Capitol Hill.
Management
GAO: Find out why new federal employees quit
Federal agencies should interview employees who quit to find out why they’re leaving, a new General Accounting Office report suggests.
Defense
House subcommittee votes to cut military's tech budget
Management questions and concerns about outdated systems and insufficient integration prompted a House Armed Services subcommittee on Friday to vote to cut $2 billion from the Defense Department's fiscal 2004 budget request for information technology programs.
Pay & Benefits
Knowing the score
Federal managers governmentwide have a new hiring tool at their disposal.
Defense