Management

Financial issues threaten Postal Service transformation

Postal Service officials should not expect any new flexibility or pricing freedoms until they address some significant financial problems, members of the agency’s Senate oversight committee said Monday.

Management

Digital divide between agencies remains wide

How come the Air Force can instantly zap photos from unmanned drones across the globe via satellite, but the Forest Service has to wait hours to develop and interpret aerial shots?

Tech

Tech Insider: Story of a schedule

Management

OMB calls for end to printing office monopoly

Federal agencies shouldn’t have to use the Government Printing Office for printing services, President Bush’s budget director says.

Management

Experts say INS restructuring won't solve management problems

Analysts say that congressional proposals aimed at overhauling the 37,000-person INS will do little to turn around the service.

Management

IRS, private firms try to avoid competing with each other

The Internal Revenue Service and private tax firms are working up a plan to offer free electronic tax filing to low-income Americans—and to avoid a battle between the government and the multi-billion dollar tax preparation industry.

Management

Anti-discrimination bill ready for president’s signature

Congress sent President Bush a bill Tuesday that would make federal agencies more accountable for discrimination and retaliation against employees.