Defense

Pentagon computer system leads to cost overruns

A recent inspector general audit turned up a $409 sink that could replace the Pentagon’s legendary $600 hammer as the latest symbol of government waste.

Management

Oversight board says IRS needs $10 billion budget

The IRS needs a fiscal 2002 budget of more than $10 billion to sustain its modernization effort and improve customer service, according to the agency’s oversight board.

Management

Judge slams privatization proceedings

Management

Bush links FAIR Act lists to outsourcing goals

Agencies must put up for competition at least 5 percent of the positions on their Federal Activities Inventory Reform Act lists over the next fiscal year, OMB has announced.