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Federal employees could get GAO appeal rights under A-76 revisions
In a policy change that could expand the rights of federal employees who must compete for their jobs with private contractors, new rules could allow a representative of employees to appeal A-76 decisions to the General Accounting Office.
Management
Most homeland security agencies to move by March
The White House released its initial plan for organizing the Homeland Security Department on Monday, including a time frame for moving agencies to the new department.
Management
Bill ties higher SES pay to lower performance ratings
Federal agencies could pay their best senior executives more each year—if the agencies lower performance ratings for their executives overall, under a provision included in the pending homeland security legislation.
Management
OMB outlines new federal outsourcing rules
The Office of Management and Budget outlined its plan to streamline the federal government’s public-private job competition process Thursday, and unveiled a new competition process based on the “best value” procurement method.
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GAO backs printing office in dispute with White House
Federal agencies cannot use appropriated funds to purchase printing services without first going through the Government Printing Office in most cases, a General Accounting Office official said in a letter this week.
Management
Bush administration faces performance pressure
Since he took office, President Bush has been telling federal agencies to be performance-oriented. With GOP majorities in the House and Senate, the pressure is now on the White House to meet the high performance standards set by the voters.
Management
Proposed rule requires competition for printing
The Government Printing Office would have to compete with companies for federal agencies’ printing jobs, under a proposed rule published this week.
Management
Postal Service may reap pension windfall
In a new financial assessment, the Office of Personnel Management concludes that the Postal Service has paid billions of dollars more than necessary into its employees' pension fund during the last 30 years.
Management