Management
Senators seek more funding for HHS inspector general's office
They argue that new Medicare law will overwhelm an office that has had to cut more than 40 jobs in two years because of budget constraints.
Management
Earth to Managers
Middle managers, NASA's leaders have a warning for you: Go with the agency's cultural reforms, or go away.
Management
Senate spending process to go forward even without budget deal
Senate Appropriations Committee chairman gives negotiators until next Tuesday to secure the two votes needed to pass the budget resolution.
Management
Labor to publish job competition paperwork
One department is trying to improve the transparency of streamlined A-76 studies.
Management
OPM, agencies urged to cooperate to speed hiring
Less finger-pointing, more communication is the key, says GAO.
Management
Report challenges Commerce program aimed at small manufacturers
Department is urged to use the creation of a new federal manufacturing czar to realign assistance programs.
Management
Program review bill to be fine-tuned
Congressional staffers consider modifications, including language preventing the outsourcing of performance evaluations.
Management
Panel OKs OMB review of federal programs every five years
House committee rejects Democrat-sponsored move to have agencies review themselves.
Management
Army contractor count stymied by red tape
Paperwork Reduction Act bogs down Army effort to count its contractors.
Management
Panel advances OMB procurement nominee, prison industries bill
David Safavian now awaits Senate approval.
Defense
Security agency doubled procurement spending in four years
Senior executive says National Security Agency is likely to double classified spending again by decade’s end.
Management
Congressional study finds increase in noncompetitive contracts
Research by Democrats shows such pacts are on the upswing, but procurement experts say the trend is not necessarily unexpected.
Management
GAO recommends consolidation of food safety system
Watchdog agency finds gaps in FDA and Agriculture Department system, and advises change.
Management
Management, benefits bills on the agenda
House, Senate committees will take up legislation this week to overhaul the Postal Service, eliminate TSP open seasons and boost whistleblower protections.
Management
Park Service retirees criticize agency’s handling of limited funds
Agency insists it is dealing with budget challenges effectively.
Management
Union must stop voter registration drives in federal offices
Office of Special Counsel decision is politically motivated, says American Federation of Government Employees.
Management
EEOC moves forward with plan to expedite cases
Move would affect Washington field office; union official cries foul and prepares to fight back.
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