Tech
New procurement data system to debut at end of month
Revamped Federal Procurement Data System will provide access to 13 million records.
Management
More 'plum' jobs available in second Bush administration
New edition of report on political jobs cites an increase in noncompetitive positions.
Tech
Telework slowly catching on, officials say
Agencies slowly are adopting policies and technologies that would allow employees to work away from the office.
Tech
Company says it was unaware of change to Treasury telecom deal
Sprint says it learned of change after contract was let to rival.
Tech
Report raps NASA tech transfer programs
Most research and development work critical to NASA’s mission no longer is performed inside the space agency.
Management
FDA lags on inspections of foreign drug plants
FDA says it doesn't have the resources to keep up with required biennial inspections of foreign manufacturers that sell drugs in the United States.
Tech
Agencies reach all-time high in customer satisfaction
Rankings from University of Michigan index show government is serving the public better than ever in most areas.
Tech
Treasury telecom contract protested
Three companies are disputing the award of the lucrative contract to AT&T.
Defense
Report calls for Homeland Security reorganization
Department urged to create an undersecretary of policy to focus on long-range planning.
Management
Private firms won most job competitions at GSA unit
Memo shows a higher win rate than expected for government contractors in A-76 competitions at the Public Buildings Service.
Defense
CIA operative sues agency
Agent claims he was pressured to falsify prewar Iraq WMD reporting.
Management
Medicare help line needs improvement, GAO finds
Audit shows that fewer than two-thirds of callers got complete and accurate answers.
Management
Bush to call for public-private transportation partnerships
Transporation Secretary Norman Mineta said such partnerships can save time and can cut construction costs by up to 40 percent.
Management
Acquisition councils back share-in-savings contracts
Decision will likely expand the use of the controversial contracting method outside of the technology arena.
Management
Minor Adjustments
Often, the best outcome is incremental improvement, not the kind of jump in management effectiveness that agencies need.
Management
U.S. diplomats will have to serve in dangerous posts
New State Department policies implemented in wake of 9/11 will require demanding service for professional advancement.
Defense
Former commander calls for new military-civilian planning organization
Problems in Iraq were realized years ago, but government did not force interagency planning, says retired Marine general.
Management