Management
Homeland Security cancels technology services contract
Officials say DHS will design a departmentwide strategy for IT procurement.
Management
HHS monitors scientists’ meetings with international groups
New policy requires official notification to meet with ‘multilateral’ groups, even in this country.
Management
Pentagon to probe energy services contract award
Reliant Energy Solutions East was indicted for its role in the California energy crisis of 2000-01.
Management
Congress urged to hold DHS to financial accountability law
GAO says the 1990 Chief Financial Officers Act should apply to the government's newest Cabinet department.
Defense
Senators express concerns about intelligence reorganization
At a hastily called hearing, they say 9/11 commission's push for change may cause turf battles, abuses of power.
Management
First outlines of potential Kerry Cabinet begin to take shape
At this point, the list of potential top appointees is heavy with Clinton administration veterans.
Defense
Kerry backs military, intelligence overhaul in convention speech
Democratic nominee emphasizes his military service and pledges to implement all of the 9/11 commission's recommendations.
Management
GSA queries Lockheed Martin on interrogation contracts
Company must now show why it should remain eligible for future contracts.
Management
9/11 commission sets precedent for executive privilege challenges
Major legal hurdle centered on getting access to presidential daily briefings.
Management
Child support enforcement official shares program management advice
Agree on measurable goals and promote incentives, suggests HHS office commissioner.
Management
Be a Micromanager
Tell employees what you expect of them, monitor their performance, provide feedback and reward or admonish them.
Management
Contractors were hired to oversee interrogations
Documents show senior-level "advisers" managed security and intelligence-related activities.
Management
GSA official says 'Get It Right' procurement effort set to succeed
New program is designed to encourage compliance with acquisition rules and regulations.
Management
Bush’s management agenda lacks congressional support, executives say
Panelists praise president’s government reform efforts, but say they wish more lawmakers would understand and support his plan.
Defense
Ridge praises public service, offers advice
Secretary says creation of Homeland Security Department required strong leadership and keeping employees informed.
Management
Lawmakers, analysts weigh new audit requirements for agencies
Sarbanes-Oxley standards for private companies would add a another layer for federal agencies, in response to corporate accounting scandals.
Defense
Agencies criticized for overclassifying information
9/11 commission report recommends government share more information, but new study finds classification costs increased $1 billion in a year.
Defense
Lawmakers call for investigation of security procedures at Los Alamos
Two computer disks with classified information are reported missing from the lab and there are claims of e-mail violations.
Management