Management
Questions linger about USDA's handling of mad cow issue
Critics question apparent leaks of critical information about tests on animals by agency employees.
Management
Edwards could play many roles in a Kerry administration
How will John Kerry use his designated second-in-command if he wins the presidency?
Defense
Law enforcers may see gains under House spending bill
The FBI received a $624 million boost to revamp and enhance its intelligence, counterterrorism, cyber crime and counterintelligence activities.
Defense
Senators ask Justice Department to declassify Sept. 11 investigation results
Lawmakers say information contained in three reports is key to public oversight and reform of federal agencies.
Management
Park Police chief fired
Chambers placed on paid leave in December after discussing budget shortfalls with media.
Management
GAO: Social Security disability decisions lack consistency
Report says agency has not adequately addressed discrepancies despite initiative begun in 1994.
Defense
Defense official outlines personnel system principles
Navy Secretary tells employees process is “like designing a complex weapon system.”
Tech
GSA to devise new contract to continue counseling services for troops
Move could lead to renewed complaints about the contracting process for the Military One Source program, which has been controversial.
Management
Agency officials say resistance to telework is dropping
House lawmakers pledge to use appropriations stick to force agencies to support the practice.
Management
Defense Department urged to appoint chief manager
Fixing financial systems requires thorough overhaul of department’s management structure, GAO argues.
Management
IG: Medicare officials withheld costs but didn't break law
Threat by Medicare administrator to fire chief actuary wasn't illegal.
Management
Presidential Prowess
Advice to the next president on building a management agenda based on the four cornerstones of leadership.
Management
Kerry’s running mate choice sends mixed message to bureaucracy
As a presidential candidate, John Edwards had pledged to cut federal jobs but boost homeland security forces.
Management
Acquisition officials offer new details on share-in-savings proposal
Procurement councils issue guidelines for writing such contracts and developing business cases for their use.
Management
Proposal to change small business size standards rescinded
Recommended policy would have made it easier for agencies to meet contracting targets for small businesses.
Management
The Challenger: What would Kerry do?
In the first of a two-part series on the presidential contenders, we try to find a management reform agenda in John Kerry's campaign proposals.
Management
Health advocates request more resources for West Nile fight
Several public health experts ask the federal government to gear up for a tough battle against the spreading virus.
Management
Senators urge funding to hire air traffic controllers
New employees must be trained before impending wave of retirements, they argue.
Management