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Proposal to change small business size standards rescinded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
Losing Their Religion
For some people, using religious comp days to play golf can be a leap of faith.
Management
Data on small business contracting revised
Updated statistics show the dollar value of contracts awarded is higher than originally reported, but the percentage is lower.
Management
GSA cancels mental health contract following investigation
Technology company was to provide counseling for troops, but critics say it had no experience.
Management
Senator places hold on procurement nominee
West Virginia Democrat wants to query Savafian on his contracting views.
Tech
Top Navy officials say security will not be compromised in new network
Senior Navy officials said this week that network security in the Navy Marine Corps Intranet will not be weakened to increase the speed of the program's rollout.
Tech
GSA establishes new contract policy office
Chief acquisition officer named as agency aims to tighten procedures after probe.
Management
Panel to review federal relocation policies
New panel will make recommendations for more efficient employee transfers.
Defense
DHS improves foreign student tracking program, according to GAO
Agency uses new staffing, training and software to respond to problems, report says.
Management
Panel offers tips on securing effective financial systems
Consultants recommend that agencies avoid getting bogged down in details when installing new financial systems.
Management