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.
Management
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
No overall outsourcing target in 2004, OMB says
The Office of Management and Budget will likely not set a governmentwide target for competitive sourcing in fiscal 2004, according to federal procurement chief Angela Styles.
Management
OMB orders agencies to reduce contract bundling
The Bush administration Wednesday told federal procurement officials to cut back on bundling contracts, saying the practice makes it difficult for small businesses to compete for federal dollars.
Management
OPM announces internal restructuring plan
The Office of Personnel Management may need to hire more staff, not cut staff, as part of a reorganization aimed at making the office a better central human resources agency for the government, a senior OPM official said Wednesday.
Management