Management
Multiple job competition rules likely to create confusion
A compromise version of the $820 billion fiscal 2004 omnibus spending bill approved by House lawmakers Monday contains language apt to confuse federal agencies conducting public-private job competitions and contractors bidding on the work, industry analysts said.
Management
Park Police chief suspended after citing budget, staffing problems
The National Park Service has placed the chief of the Park Police on administrative leave after she made comments to the media about budget and personnel shortfalls at the agency.
Management
VA competitive sourcing program derailed by Congress
A plan to let contractors bid on 55,000 Veterans Affairs Department jobs will remain on hold because VA officials did not receive authority to restart their competitive sourcing program in the $328 billion catch-all federal spending bill crafted last month.
Management
Senate action uncertain on omnibus
Congressional appropriators struck key deals Monday to reach a "veto proof" fiscal 2004 omnibus appropriations bill, but new roadblocks may keep the bill on hold until next year.
Management