Management
Ex-Justice official recounts high marks for fired attorneys
Official denies playing any role in the dismissals or knowing why the attorneys were fired.
Management
EEOC office move is part of effort to control costs
Employees voice concerns about safety and a lack of amenities in the proposed area.
Management
Three agencies recognized for financial management gains
As most agencies receive either high or low ratings, with few in the middle, OMB re-evaluates grading standards.
Defense
Pentagon rolls out performance-based pay
Sixty-four percent of employees in first group to enter new personnel system are deemed "valued performers."
Management
Job competitions fall short of target
Agencies ended up opening less than half the work planned to private sector bids in fiscal 2006, OMB reports.
Tech
Agencies' responses to data breaches vary
Government should develop guidelines to help agencies decide when to offer services such as credit monitoring after an incident, GAO says.
Management
Oversight panel sets sights on management at FDA
Committee to focus in part on budget cuts; three former commissioners agree resources are a major problem.
Defense
Lawmaker abandons bid to fatten Littoral Combat Ship budget
Shipbuilding advocate is still aiming to add three other ships to the Navy’s budget request, marking an unusually large increase.
Management
Agencies’ grades fall on e-gov section of OMB score card
Overall, ratings for management effectiveness are on the rise.
Defense
Lawmakers skeptical of planned Federal Protective Service cuts
DHS official argues loss of 249 police officers would not hurt building security.
Management
OPM pledges to help speed hiring of Social Security judges
New list of eligible hires would help SSA address record disability appeals backlog.
Management
House members gear up for 2008 appropriations process
Defense bill likely to move last, making it the one that will push discretionary spending over President Bush’s limit.
Management
Senator removes hold on nominee to lead Army Corps
Nominee now likely to be confirmed in a “matter of days;” hold was placed to protest mismanagement of New Orleans levees.
Defense
Union official, FEMA clash over morale issues
Labor leader seeks congressional "rescue" of agency; FEMA spokesman calls statements "worthless."
Defense
Senators to meet on immigration reform
Core issues, such as whether illegal immigrants can earn citizenship without leaving the country, still under discussion.
Defense
Iraq reconstruction projects fall back into disrepair
Funding, project management agencies say they have no authority to help Iraqis operate new equipment and maintain refurbished buildings.
Defense
Pentagon, State struggle to define nation-building roles
As the Pentagon moves to fill short-term gaps, it is pushing to get civilian agencies the money and authorizations they need.
Defense
Watchdog: Projects in Iraq at risk for fraud, waste and abuse
Ongoing contract management problems and lack of contractor head count contribute to problems.
Management