Management
Contracting imperiled by war, lax management, auditors say
Inspectors general of Coalition, Interior Department criticize procurement of interrogators as outside the scope of their contracts.
Defense
9/11 commission scolds government over attacks, calls for major reforms
Panel members and victims’ families plan to lobby hard for changes.
Management
Federal bureaucracy thickening, study finds
The Bush administration is not paying enough attention to the growth, a Brookings Institution scholar concludes.
Management
Bill would protect whistleblowers
The Justice Department had opposed earlier versions of the whistleblower legislation.
Tech
HHS chief unveils plan for health care IT
Electronic health records and nationwide information network will take a decade to develop, Thompson tells health summit.
Management
Agency Reconstruction
Officials at the Public Building Service clarified what the agency did, then reconfigured the workforce to meet that mission.
Management
Report faults USDA on black farmers' claims
Interest groups say department made it difficult or impossible for farmers to file claims under discrimination settlement.
Management
Bush management agenda still a work in progress
So far, the results of Bush’s efforts are largely theoretical.
Defense
Public hearings and 9/11 report put focus on intelligence reform
Intelligence agencies grapple with need for change, but can it be done without congressional intervention?
Management
GSA canceled Guantanamo interrogator contract
Officials learn work was improperly awarded under technology services.
Management
Panel backs competitive sourcing measures favorable to federal employees
House subcommittee approves amendment granting in-house workers cost advantage in some job contests.
Management
Management grades show greatest improvement yet
Agencies rallied to show substantially improved performance at the three-year anniversary of President Bush’s five-part management agenda.
Management
House subcommittee trims IRS enforcement budget
Panel also cuts $800 million requested by the U.S. Postal Service for biohazard detection equipment.
Management
Inspectors general urge lawmakers to pass job security measures
Representatives of the IG community encourage Congress to advance a bill that provides protection against reprisals and establishes term limits.
Tech
Gingrich calls for 'virtual public health service'
Former House speaker says federal government should commit 1 percent of health spending to improving health information technology.
Management
Management Lit
Poolside reading lists indicate that federal managers are interested in improving their organizations.
Management
Defense, GSA officials vow to clean up contracting
‘No exceptions, no excuses,’ say agency leaders during announcement of new zero-tolerance policy.
Management
Pentagon to hire more than 100 auditors
Direct-hire request granted to address department’s urgent need to fill positions.
Management