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
Human capital officers' council outlines structural changes
Group’s annual report to lawmakers notes extended involvement in training academy, realignment of subcommittees.
Defense
Katrina reconstruction effort lacks long-term strategy
Project is at a “critical turning point," GAO official says; Louisiana senator takes hard line on funds for rebuilding levees.
Management
Senate panel backs stiff penalties for war profiteering
Measure would allow prison sentences of up to 20 years and fines of $1 million or twice the gross profits from the scheme.
Tech
Agencies’ cybersecurity scores on the rise
Eight still fail annual review; lawmaker exploring ways to provide incentives for good grades.
Tech
IRS seeks to guide taxpayers to Internet and phone help
Plan would aim to preserve access to face-to-face consultations, but expand use of less costly services.
Management
Smithsonian problems include $2.5 billion maintenance, repair list
High-profile members of the institution's oversight board may not be able to put in the necessary time and attention, senator says.
Management
Agencies launch air traffic training for disabled veterans
Program partly aimed at offsetting anticipated retirements at the FAA.
Management