Management
Senate appropriators question funding for Patent Office overhaul
Committee report questions whether the agency needs to hire "hundreds, if not thousands, of additional personnel."
Management
EEOC approves plan for national customer service center
Under the proposal endorsed by three of four commissioners, a contractor would set up and run the center.
Tech
GSA upgrades purchasing Web site
New system allows buyers to search by category, which may shorten buying time.
Defense
CIA refuses to release historical budget data
Agency officials say disclosure of budget information might jeopardize U.S. intelligence sources and methods.
Management
Panelists discuss evolving role of federal CFOs
Lawmakers invite witnesses to offer ideas on where the head of finance best fits in agencies’ management structures.
Management
Temporary funding measure still a possibility
Congressional leaders discuss what can be completed in the time left before a scheduled Oct. 8 adjournment.
Management
Sweeping Postal Service reform measure advances in House
The bill, years in the making, incorporates recommendations of a presidential postal reform commission.
Management
House lawmaker to renew challenge of job competition rules
Democrat is again introducing language that would force Bush administration to rethink competitive sourcing guidelines.
Management
Congress, White House urged to streamline national security appointments
9/11 commissioners recommend eliminating Senate scrutiny of some appointees.
Management
Lax oversight at national labs led to purchase cards abuse, GAO says
Reports cite areas in the labs' internal control systems that allow for wasteful purchases using government money.
Defense
Policy leaders offer advice for tackling security clearance backlog
Officials agree reform is needed, but differ over where power should reside.
Management
IT groups back temporary patent office user fee boost
Supporters say the bill would enable the agency to fund its strategic plan for cutting the backlog of patent applications.
Management
GAO gives advice on passing governmentwide audit
Auditors recommend ways the government can get past obstacles to a clean opinion.
Defense
9/11 investigation spawns whistleblower movement
A group of 25 former and current federal employees lodges charges of mismanagement and corruption.
Management
Administrative costs at overseas outposts up sharply
Cooperative support system is underused, leading to duplication of services and waste, GAO says.
Management