Management

NASA exploration office charts new procurement territory

Rather than obtain innovative equipment the old-fashioned way--by purchasing it--NASA plans to send America to the moon, Mars and beyond on technological breakthroughs resulting from a series of contests with cash prizes.

Management

Feds fared well in job competitions studied by GAO

When federal employees have an opportunity to compete against contractors for work, they tend to win, according to GAO statistics.

Management

Clean government audit remains elusive

Financial management problems at the Pentagon continue to prevent the federal government from earning a passing audit.

Management

Industry representatives, union weigh in on job competition protest

Attorneys representing a government contractor and the Forest Service are pushing GAO to dismiss a job competition protest filed last week by a federal employee union.

Management

Lawmaker may oppose HUD nominee

Management

Lawmakers call for five-year program reviews

House lawmakers on Wednesday will introduce legislation amending the 1993 Government Performance and Results Act to require regular evaluations of all federal programs.