Management
Postal reform backers upbeat, but effort may be delayed
Congressional champions of Postal Service reform are predicting success for legislation to overhaul the cash-strapped mail system. But postal unions' opposition to some reform proposals could push the effort into next year.
Management
GSA office rebuffed oversight, former official says
A General Services Administration office that was found to have misused tens of millions of dollars in federal funds “pushed the envelope” of appropriate behavior for years, according to a former GSA official.
Management
Accountability in performance management remains elusive
From the top to the bottom of the workforce, from inside government and from outside, there is little satisfaction with the state of performance management in federal agencies.
Management
Justice IG absolves employees of wrongdoing in Texas flap
The Justice Department’s inspector general has concluded that federal employees who were contacted for help in locating missing Texas lawmakers did not misuse government resources or violate any laws.
Management
Contracting abuse, misuse of funds found at GSA unit
An investigation into contracts awarded by an arm of the General Services Administration has revealed “significant inappropriate contracting practices” and “misuse” of federal funds by agency officials, according to a report by the agency’s inspector general.
Management