Management
Federal Technology Service chief to step down
GSA unit plagued by allegations of contracting and procurement improprieties.
Management
OMB to report that job contests saved $1.25 billion last year
The agency is expected to announce increased savings and high win rates by in-house teams.
Management
Postal union rips labor rules in Bush reform proposal
Administration seeks greater flexibility in offering discounts to large mailers for presorting mail and other tasks normally done by postal workers.
Management
USAID pays $100,000 for new logo
Redesigned logo on USAID packages provides recognition for American citizens’ contributions.
Management
USDA to set requirements for agencies to purchase bio-based products
Regulations to be released Tuesday implement 2002 act requiring preferential purchasing for goods that include biological, agricultural or forestry materials.
Management
Vacant Cabinet spots could hurt agencies in budget process
Departments most vulnerable to budget cuts are those without a chief.
Defense
Tsunami aid could increase to $1 billion
Lawmakers will move supplemental spending bill after the damage is assessed.
Management
White House anti-drug videos violate propaganda ban, GAO says
Finds there is no indication to public that government produced the tapes.
Management
Hearing provides glimpse of Justice nominee's management agenda
Bush pick for attorney general faces contentious nomination process.
Defense
Former Air Force acquisition chief begins prison term
Darleen Druyun was sentenced in September to nine months in federal prison for violating conflict of interest laws.
Management
FAA anticipates end to massive job competition
Even if in-house team wins, some employees could lose their jobs; agency says displaced workers will get first crack at other FAA positions.
Defense
Former Park Police chief applies for old job
Teresa Chambers, who was fired in July, insists she's "legitimately an applicant."
Defense
Agencies will help shoulder cost of new embassy construction
Agencies will pay fees to the State Department based on how many staffers they send to embassies abroad.
Defense
Disabled-veteran share of procurement pie to increase
Report predicts contract awards to businesses owned by disabled veterans will reach $2.8 billion within the next three years, up from $103.7 million in 2003.
Management
Agencies should shift to online auctions, scholar says
Internet auctioneer eBay Inc. and similar outlets increase revenues, but few executives take advantage of them.
Defense