Management

GAO puts workforce issues on 'high-risk' list

The General Accounting Office Wednesday released its latest report on the federal government’s biggest management challenges, naming workforce management as a “high-risk” area for the first time.

Management

FEMA administrator wins management kudos

Both Democrats and Republicans agree that James Lee Witt, head of the Federal Emergency Management agency, represents the best the Clinton administration had to offer.

Management

Defense Secretary nominee won’t rule out more base closures

Defense Secretary-designate Donald Rumsfeld said at his confirmation hearing Thursday that he may recommend closing more military bases.

Management

Postal Service, FedEx form alliance

Management

Gore team hands out last reinvention awards

After seven years, the National Partnership for Reinventing Government will mark the end of its work Thursday by handing out the last of 1,378 Hammer Awards.

Management

Clinton administration awards last plain language prize

The National Partnership for Reinventing Government presented its final “No Gobbledygook” award Friday.