Management

Results-oriented President uses levers of power

In his first year in office, President Bush has not been shy about flexing his executive muscles and using his authority over the bureaucracy to push his agenda.

Management

Agencies to receive more money, scrutiny, OMB chief says

Under the 2003 budget plan the Bush administration will submit to Congress next month, federal program managers can expect funding increases, but also more oversight of their operations, Office of Management and Budget Director Mitch Daniels said Thursday.

Management

Experts sound off on ways to improve government management

Improving agency performance in the federal government is a difficult, long-term process, but it can be done, according to a panel of experts who gathered Friday to discuss President Bush’s management agenda.

Management

Pentagon wants out of OMB competitive sourcing plan

In a possible setback for one of President Bush’s signature government reforms, the Defense Department does not plan to meet Office of Management and Budget targets for opening federal jobs to the private sector.