Management
Thompson pledges to hold agencies accountable for results
The chair of the Senate Governmental Affairs Committee pledged Friday to hold agencies accountable for results, saying accountability can cure the government’s pervasive management problems.
Management
Postal Service to halt new construction
The Postal Service on Thursday delivered more bad news to stakeholders: The agency will halt construction projects this year in a cost-cutting effort.
Management
Pentagon urged to set up management reform task force
A task force is needed to address ongoing problems and hasten reform efforts at the Defense Department, the head of the General Accounting Office said Wednesday.
Management
Administration to consider privatizing air traffic control
The Bush administration is likely to consider privatizing the nation’s air traffic control system, but observers say the proposal won't be an easy sell.
Management
Agencies turn in audits on time--and most pass muster
For the first time ever, all 24 federal agencies covered by the 1990 Chief Financial Officers Act turned in audited financial statements on time this year.
Management