Defense
Senators question FBI progress on reforms since 9/11 attacks
Senior bureau official cites accomplishments, but says critical issues must still be addressed.
Management
Defense solicits help in marketing competitive sourcing
The Pentagon is seeking a fresh approach to generating positive publicity for the controversial management initiative.
Defense
Chairman of 9/11 commission calls on Pentagon to support reform
Panel chief says he senses resistance from Defense Department on some recommendations for intelligence overhaul.
Management
Managing Information
The government's inability to assess Iraq's weapons programs represents a failure of management.
Management
Military counseling services will stay in place
Contracting process for the Military One Source program drew criticism from mental health services firms.
Management
Federal spending benefits capital region, report finds
The Washington area’s economy is reaping rewards of a trend toward higher spending near agency headquarters.
Management
Management reports highlight agencies’ human capital achievements
Accomplishments shared by agencies that got to green in personnel reform on OMB's latest management scorecard.
Management
Congress faces Sept. backlog, prospect of lame duck
Only one of the 13 annual spending bills has been enacted.
Management
OPM official cites ongoing concerns over use of hiring flexibilities
Strides on the personnel section of Bush’s reform agenda lauded, but other areas lag.
Management
Emergency funding requests highlight budget issues
The Senate has all but abandoned plans to bring up an fiscal 2005 omnibus spending package next month.
Defense
Experts weigh Goss’ ability to manage CIA bureaucracy
New CIA chief will take over agency just as intelligence community begins transformation.
Management
Study shows human resources outsourcing on the rise
But U.S. lags behind some foreign countries in outsourcing HR, according to study conducted by Accenture.
Defense
9/11 commissioners worry federal reforms might not stick
Strong congressional oversight seen as the key ingredient to force agencies to change.
Management
Controversy flies around grounded firefighting tankers
Negotiations over much-needed proprietary information drag on.
Management
Bush adviser defends indirect approach to trimming management ranks
OMB's Clay Johnson says there's no need for an initiative aimed specifically at cutting supervisory layers.
Management
OMB to work on capturing potential savings from management agenda
As the President’s Management Agenda enters its fourth year, the administration will also concentrate on getting more lawmakers on board.
Defense
Army Corps closes Ohio River for critical lock repairs
Industry costs may top $14 million as 1,800 barges and 120 tow boats may be idled.
Management