Defense

FBI director unveils plan for agency overhaul

FBI Director Robert Mueller announced plans Wednesday to hire hundreds of new agents, replace outdated computer systems and create new offices in an effort to reorganize the 94-year-old agency and shift its mission to preventing terrorism.

Management

IRS chief reflects on public leadership lessons

To succeed in the public sector, private-sector executives who come to work in the federal government need to get people by their side who understand the government’s budgeting, procurement and personnel rules, IRS Commissioner Charles Rossotti said Tuesday.

Management

Agencies lose ground on latest performance reports

Citizens poring over the most recent round of reports by federal agencies on their own performance would come away with little idea of how government affects their lives, according to a study released Thursday.

Defense

Crusader becomes target in defense transition debate

Last week's decision to eliminate the Army's $11 billion Crusader artillery program illustrates the landmines Pentagon officials face as they try to move the military into the information age.

Management

OMB program reviews could lead to cuts

Federal programs that budget reviewers decide are ineffective could lose funding or face elimination next year.