Tech
Telework participation still lags behind interest
More than half of workers eligible, just 36 percent given the option to work away from the office, says report from tech distributor.
Tech
GSA chief orders reorganization of technology, supply units
Internal task forces to come up with plan to overhaul Federal Technology Service and Federal Supply Service by July.
Management
Agencies to get new guidance on use of commercial products
Legislation pressures agencies to give up costly customization and adapt to what’s available.
Defense
ICE tightens oversight of air marshals
Supporters say special advisory board is needed to address issues that FAMS director has been unable to resolve.
Management
SBA under pressure to probe contracting issues
Big companies accused of misrepresenting themselves as small businesses to win federal contract dollars.
Management
Congress not in loop on administration's reform plans
White House officials haven't briefed members of Congress yet on proposals to overhaul congressional oversight of agencies.
Management
Democratic report: Agency PR spending on the rise
Agencies spent $88 million on public relations contracts in 2004, a 128 percent increase from 2000 levels.
Management
House chairman to propose appropriations overhaul
The move, which is designed to speed the process of approving spending bills, could eliminate three subcommittees.
Defense
Boeing critic under consideration for top acquisition post
Ken Krieg is considered a key adviser in Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld's inner circle.
Management
Employee relocation costs estimated at more than $4 billion
OMB budget data request reveals that the armed services spent $3.4 billion on relocations in fiscal 2003.
Tech
Treasury and GSA collaborating on telecom contracts, document shows
Agencies try to coordinate telecommunications efforts and use central buying power.
Defense
Former FBI officials decry bureau management
Whistleblowers say bureau is plagued with mismanagement that hampers national security and counterterrorism investigations.
Defense
Law could cut security clearance backlog by September, House chair says
Government Reform Committee Chairman Tom Davis, R-Va., calls for action on "huge problem" that has “cost the government likely hundreds of millions of dollars.”
Management