Management
GAO debates new auditing rules for agencies
Auditors question whether the public sector should follow private sector regulations.
Management
GAO: Social Security lags on return-to-work demonstrations
Agency hasn’t taken advantage of projects encouraging those under disability insurance to get back to work, report says.
Defense
Defense contractor to take $110 million loss
Court upholds Energy's move to cancel a $179 million contract after finding Lockheed Martin failed to clean up nuclear waste site.
Management
Advisory group says Park Service needs better science
Outside advisers recommend an in-house team of researchers and improved park monitoring; retirees accuse agency of stalling release.
Management
Federal employee unions upset at their candidate’s loss
Groups vow to work with both sides and urge President Bush to rethink his management initiatives.
Management
How FEMA delivered Florida for Bush
The emergency management agency came through, with Election Day a breath away.
Management
With Bush victory, new phase of reform effort seen
As Kerry concedes, the first “MBA president” gets another four years to build on an aggressive government reform agenda.
Tech
Group recommends creating council to oversee electronic records management
Better visibility is called for in report from government working group focused on improving agencies’ electronic records management.
Management
Union leaders hit the road to stump for Kerry
Leaders of federal labor unions are making it clear where they stand in Tuesday’s election.
Management
Postal Service tinkers with workers’ salaries
Pay for performance should not include factors outside postmasters’ control, group urges.
Management
Federal workers get three-hour window to vote
Excused absences for voting purposes rarely needed due to polling locations’ extended times, OPM says.
Management
Immigration agency seeks to upgrade toll-free service
Some calls being routed from contractors to federal employees in an effort to cut waiting times.
Tech
Agencies show modest management improvements
Financial management initiatives received the worst ratings on the president's latest score card.
Management
Civil Rights Commission management falls short, report says
GAO says commission has not updated its performance goals and is unresponsive to recommendations for improvement.
Defense
Groups raise concerns about increased classification of documents
Agencies classified 14 million new documents in fiscal 2003, an increase of 60 percent over the comparable figure for fiscal 2001.
Management