Management
New bill would protect jobs held by severely disabled federal workers
Opponents say legislation would interfere with competitive sourcing initiatives.
Defense
Intel reform conferees meet, but may not finish before election
House Republicans may offer compromises closer to the positions of the White House and Senate.
Defense
Immigration, customs agencies still struggling to coordinate efforts
Field officials tell GAO that communication is improving, but the effort to coordinate efforts among three Homeland Security agencies still faces challenges.
Defense
DHS faces new financial management rules
President Bush signs legislation requiring DHS to have Senate-approved CFO and internal control audits.
Management
Justice Department criticized for poorly documented voter complaint logs
GAO urges the Justice Department to develop better tracking methods for complaints on voting irregularities.
Management
Judge rejects Yellowstone snowmobile ban
Users, manufacturers and businesses claim victory against prohibition by Clinton administration.
Management
GAO says Federal Student Aid office fails to meet requirements
OFSA has not done enough to resolve management weaknesses, according to auditors.
Management
New awards program honors managers for outstanding leadership
The Council for Excellence in Government lauds six federal managers.
Management
Bush advocates reduction in contract bundling
President cites practice of combining federal contracts into large national agreements as a significant obstacle for small businesses.
Management
Judge finds FAA managers participated in sex discrimination plot
Agency managers tampered with personnel files and evaded questions under oath, according to EEOC ruling.
Management
Homeland Security cancels immigration officer job contest
Public-private competition placed as many as 1,300 federal jobs at stake.
Defense
Inspector general says TSA doled out unequal awards to employees
Agency administrator says parts of report are “inaccurate and misleading” and insists changes are being made.
Management
Defense bill mandates audit of GSA contracting procedures
Compliance with contracting rules is needed if agency wants Defense business, proposed law says.
Management
Congress drops measure limiting offshore outsourcing
Lawmakers stripped provision before sending corporate tax bill to President Bush.
Defense
Senate approves Governmental Affairs overhaul
Senators back resolution giving panel additional responsibility for homeland security.
Management
Listen and Learn
Leaders must recognize that they, too, can learn by listening to employees.
Defense