Management

Davis seeks to put reorganization on fast track

President Bush needs the flexibility to reorganize federal agencies as the nation faces the prospect of war and security threats loom, House Government Reform Committee Chairman Tom Davis, R-Va., said Monday.

Management

Three former officials call for fewer political appointees

Three former political appointees told House lawmakers Thursday that reducing the number of appointees would help the government run more efficiently and improve the morale of career civil servants.

Defense

Bush nominee promises management reforms at DHS

The Homeland Security Department should have a single financial management system and a special office to track the effectiveness of department programs, President Bush’s nominee to oversee management at the new department said Thursday.