Management
HHS chief fuels speculation ex-House Speaker Gingrich will succeed him
Newt Gingrich might be interested in running HHS, according to outgoing Secretary Tommy Thompson.
Management
Postal Service reports progress on transformation plan
Agency reduced workforce by 68,000 and increased productivity by 5 percent during the past two years.
Management
GAO, scholars push for governmentwide personnel reform guidelines
Agencies warn that not complying with personnel reform could fracture the civil service.
Management
Consultants pitch services to federal property managers
New executive order creates sudden demand as agencies have to list inventory and develop strategic plans.
Management
New initiatives at Labor Department lead to high scores
Finance chief envisions “something totally different,” and implements a new financial management system.
Management
It Takes a Bureaucracy
Defining and serving the government customer isn't as simple as it sounds.
Management
Contractors, others spar over proposed acquisition rule change
Agencies would be allowed to use contracts based on time and expenses when purchasing commercial services.
Management
Government needs a new management style, scholars say
Networking with contractors and other agencies should be a priority of leaders.
Defense
Rumsfeld blames procurement scandal on lack of ‘adult supervision’
Turnover was too high in the politically appointed ranks above Air Force procurement official Darleen Druyun, Defense secretary says.
Management
Postal Service, mailing industry hope for overhaul by spring
Postal officials say if Congress doesn't move quickly, a hefty rate hike will be needed.
Management
Omnibus spending measure provides little wiggle room for agencies
The package of appropriations bills amounts to a freeze in domestic discretionary spending.
Defense
Bush orders CIA, FBI to boost hiring
The CIA must increase employment in key positions by 50 percent, while the FBI must create a specialized intelligence workforce.
Management
I Spy Mismanagement
The CIA's current turmoil is a predictable byproduct of woefully inadequate management and poor communication, say intelligence experts and management gurus.
Management
Postal officials immune from anthrax lawsuit, judge rules
Judge says employee allegations “shock the conscience,” but top postal officials do not bear civil liability.
Management
Job competition controversy a replay from previous years
Language limiting competitions once again dropped in the final hour of negotiations; supporters seek new strategy for next year.
Management
Senate confirms federal procurement chief
David Safavian to move into position that has been vacant for more than a year.
Management
Patent office gets more money, but fees may be diverted
Agency succeeds in winning specifically allocated funding to hire more examiners.
Management