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.

Management

GSA appoints new acquisition chief

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.

Management

Merit vs. Race

Performance rating numbers don't always tell the real story.

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

Senate confirms Gutierrez as Commerce secretary

CEO of Kellogg Co. will replace Donald Evans, a close confidant of President Bush.