Management
Union sues Bush administration over new job competition rules
The National Treasury Employees Union is suing the Bush administration over new rules for putting federal jobs up for competition with private firms, alleging the revised Office of Management and Budget Circular A-76 violates federal law.
Defense
Border agency merger already paying dividends, official says
The merger of four federal border agencies into the new Bureau of Customs and Border Protection has already tightened security along the U.S. border, an official guiding the reorganization said Wednesday.
Management
E-procurement site losing users
An electronic marketplace designed by the Navy hasn’t lived up to expectations after a promising start, according to a new study.
Management
OMB ratings have little impact on Hill budget decisions
Appropriators in Congress aren't paying much attention yet to the Office of Management and Budget’s new system for evaluating the performance of federal programs.
Management