Management
IRS announces new round of layoffs
A day after employees learn of impending job cuts at distribution centers, officials announced dismissal of 218 technology workers.
Management
Kerry proposal to trim managerial ranks sparks debate
Some observers agree that, in certain cases, there are too many layers of managers and too many supervisors in each layer.
Defense
Requests for government information hit all-time high
The federal government spent about $320 million on FOIA-related activities in 2003.
Defense
Bureaucratic wrangling begins over intelligence reform
Debate on 9/11 commission's recommendations for overhauling the intelligence apparatus overshadows other parts of its report.
Management
Kerry, Edwards unveil plan to cut managers, trim bureaucracy
Democratic standard-bearers pledge to slash supervisory positions, eliminate several agencies, cut contractors and freeze the federal travel budget.
Management
Lead or Follow?
Faced with the choice between being a leader or a team player, many will choose loyalty to teammates.
Defense
Contract figures show Halliburton’s startling growth
Company went from less than $500 million in federal contracts to more than $3 billion in a year as a result of work in Iraq.
Management
EEOC moves its Washington field office, saves rent
Moving 40 employees will save $500,000 a year.
Defense
9/11 commission members want recommendations kept intact
At Senate hearing, managers of U.S. intelligence agencies urge caution in making reforms.
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