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.

Defense

Critics question value of huge homeland security exercise

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Management questions and concerns about outdated systems and insufficient integration prompted a House Armed Services subcommittee on Friday to vote to cut $2 billion from the Defense Department's fiscal 2004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

House panel approves overhaul of Defense personnel system

The House Government Reform Committee approved legislation late Wednesday that would overhaul the civilian personnel system at the Department of Defense, as well as give broad personnel flexibilities to NASA and the Securities and Exchange Commission.