Management

Feds top private firms in customer satisfaction

For the first time ever, Uncle Sam has edged out the private sector in overall levels of customer satisfaction, according to a report released Monday.

Management

Commercial efforts could reshape future of NASA

After nearly a decade of operating under former Administrator Daniel S. Goldin and his "faster, better, cheaper" mantra, NASA is about to get a sweeping makeover.

Management

FAA withholds bonuses for top executives

Citing the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, the Federal Aviation Administration will not award performance bonuses to its top executives this year, Jane Garvey, FAA administrator said Thursday.

Management

Congress reaches deal on military base closings

Congress will likely approve military base closings in 2005 and, for the first time, require that some Energy Department facilities be reviewed for shuttering, according to congressional and industry sources.

Management

Major changes in store for NASA

Privatizing the space shuttle program is one of several management reforms the Bush administration is considering for NASA, President Bush’s pick to lead the space agency told Congress Friday.

Defense

Pentagon auditors fail peer review

Pay & Benefits

Court rejects TSP board’s $350 million lawsuit

The board that runs the federal Thrift Savings Plan cannot sue a contractor over a failed computer system modernization, a federal judge has ruled. The board is appealing the ruling.