Management
Course Correction
The Pentagon tries a new approach to managing the design of its new personnel system.
Management
Researchers say few jobs are lost to competitive sourcing
Job losses to private contractors are largely a myth, report finds.
Management
Agencies get new orders to report on costs, savings of job competitions
Contractors, labor unions welcome reporting requirements, insisting they’re at a disadvantage compared with the other side.
Management
National security appointments would loom large in Kerry administration
Aides to John Kerry are discreetly drawing up lists of potential appointees, with a special emphasis on getting a national security team in place quickly if he wins.
Management
Bush likely to promote from within if reelected
The president is unlikely to order a clean sweep of his appointees, but may move up junior officials as Cabinet chiefs opt for a graceful exit.
Defense
Senate committee revamp said to fall short of 9/11 panel recommendations
Critics fear overhaul may change focus, priorities of Senate Governmental Affairs panel.
Defense
TSA postpones awards ceremony
Agencywide announcement comes on heels of report criticizing 2003 awards program as too expensive.
Management
Employee relocation policy changes in the works
A congressionally chartered board meets to hear proposals that include outsourcing relocation management.
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