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
Report: Agencies waste millions on vehicle fleets
Agencies can't ensure fleets are right size due to "a lack of attention to key management practices," GAO concludes.
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