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Proposal to change small business size standards rescinded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.

Management

Waste Watchers

Federal employees are well-situated to identify red tape.

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

House votes to halt immigration services competition

Proponents say that 1,100 Citizenship and Immigration Service jobs should be shielded from competition.