Tech
Agency officials say info security law falls short
The 2002 Federal Information Security Management Act fails to measure how secure agencies actually are, they say.
Management
GAO's bid for more money puts focus on staffing needs
Agency chief points out that GAO's budget, adjusting for inflation, has declined by 3 percent since 2003.
Defense
Senators question millions in defense firm's award fees
KBR received generous payments despite criticisms almost every month relating to costs and contract management.
Management
Distance between best and worst agencies to work widens
Homeland Security Department remains near the bottom of the employee satisfaction rankings.
Defense
House panel questions plan to trim federal guards
Homeland Security official says proposal to rely on contract security personnel would refocus resources without diminishing protection.
Tech
OMB reports progress in IT management
Agencies are doing a better job planning technology investments, but more initiatives have been marked as needing high-level attention.
Management
Settlement allows Army Corps to shift IT work
Losing bidder Northrop Grumman had appealed decision to award work to team made up of federal employees and contractors from Lockheed Martin.
Tech
Allegations against GSA chief may affect budget
Appropriator says unless charges of Hatch Act violations are resolved, he will have trouble fighting off efforts to cut funding for the agency.
Management
Senators unveil measure requiring agencies to cut energy use
Bill would force the government to take several steps toward energy efficiency, including boosting renewable energy purchases.
Management
Postal Service does not foresee layoffs despite pressures
Lawmakers express concern about potential measures to cut labor costs, which take up 80 percent of the agency’s budget.
Defense
Coast Guard to take over management of fleet upgrade
Service will decommission eight new 123-foot patrol boats converted under the program, now has fewer boats to meet expanded mission.
Defense
Lawmakers seek Justice probe of Deepwater problems
Committee has called nearly 20 industry and government officials to testify at a hearing to examine missteps in fleet upgrade program.
Tech
Justice taps contractor for troubled wireless project
Interagency program has struggled in part because of a fractured relationship between the Justice and Homeland Security departments.
Management
NASA waiver to job competition rules brings in more outsiders
Nonagency bidders won 89 percent of new research and development awards under special competition procedure.
Tech
Auditors cite security problems with IRS wireless networks
Inspections in 10 cities turn up at least one unauthorized network.
Defense
Defense official urges use of GSA contract vehicle
Offerings could help Pentagon fulfill congressional mandate for contracting with small firms owned by service-disabled veterans.
Management
Clinton’s management ideas echo ‘reinventing government’ effort
Observers welcome early focus on federal management, look for details on proposal to trim 500,000 contractors.
Defense
Union, immigration agency move toward new contract
Agency still is operating under an agreement reached before the formation of the Homeland Security Department.
Management