Management
GAO seeks personnel flexibility, name change
General Accounting Office chief David Walker has proposed legislation that would give the congressional watchdog agency freedom from key personnel restrictions contained in Title 5 of the U.S. Code, and would change the name of the agency to the Government Accountability Office.
Management
Postal Service rejects ‘right to strike’ proposal for unions
CHICAGO—The U.S. Postal Service on Tuesday backed off a proposal that would have given unionized workers the right to strike.
Management
Army Corps to launch reorganization in fall
In October, the Army Corps of Engineers will unveil plans for a major reorganization that would centralize management in Washington, the agency’s chief told employees on Tuesday.
Defense
Lawmaker seeks delay on Defense personnel reform vote
The ranking member of the House Government Reform Committee is urging committee leaders to delay voting on the Defense Department’s recently unveiled proposal for a new civilian personnel system.
Management
House Democrat seeks limits on agencies’ personnel freedom
A Democratic lawmaker is pushing for limits on federal agencies that want to change their personnel systems.
Management
Civil rights advocate sues EEOC
The leader of a federal employee anti-discrimination group recently filed a $900,000 lawsuit against the Equal Opportunity Employment Commission in federal court, alleging the agency allows biased judges to preside over hearings.
Management
IRS is human resources reform model, scholars say
Government executives looking to reform their hiring, performance management and other human resources programs should check out the Internal Revenue Service, a new report says.
Management
Manager of NASA space shuttle program resigns
The manager of NASA’s space shuttle program announced his resignation Wednesday, saying he had decided to leave the post before the Feb. 1 Columbia tragedy.
Management