Management

Lack of IRS nominee raises concerns

IRS watchers are becoming more and more concerned about how long it is taking the White House to nominate a commissioner to replace outgoing IRS chief Charles Rossotti.

Management

Patent office to begin testing examiners’ skills

The Patent and Trademark Office plans to start testing its patent examiners and managers, and will make them take refresher courses if they fail.

Management

Hundreds of weapons, laptops missing from Justice Department

Five Justice Department agencies, including the FBI, have reported hundreds of lost or stolen weapons and computers over the last few years, according to a new report.

Management

Senate confirms OMB deputy director