Management
IRS chief says 2006 tax season taxing the agency
Late changes in the law and other factors conspired to place this season among the most difficult in memory, commissioner says.
Tech
GSA chief to go on offensive at House hearing
Key GOP panel member says allegations against Lurita Doan will not stand up to scrutiny.
Defense
NTEU to represent 1,400 federal airport screeners
Union hopes to expand representation of TSA employees, as rival labor organization notes it has been active in the agency for five years.
Defense
Lawmaker unveils bill to overhaul flood insurance program
The 38-year-old program suffered massive losses in the aftermath of hurricanes Katrina and Rita.
Management
Chief of the Smithsonian resigns
Departure comes amid controversy over unauthorized spending on items such as private jet travel.
Tech
Audit: Emergency communications project imperiled
Uncertain funding mechanisms and a poor governing structure are among the problems jeopardizing the effort to create a wireless network for first responders.
Defense
Lack of detention space hinders efforts to track fugitive immigrants
Inspector general recommends more resources, notes number of fugitives rose nearly 88 percent from 2001 to 2006.
Management
Feds report job and pay satisfaction
Majority of survey respondents see benefits to pay for performance systems, but many are not confident of successful implementation.
Management
Ex-Interior official pleads guilty for obstruction of justice
Under agreement, prosecutors will propose a maximum 10-month sentence for former No. 2 official at the department.
Management
Lawmaker asks IRS to suspend hiring debt collection contractors
Leader of Ways and Means panel notes IRS opted against renewing one of three contracts it awarded last year.
Management
NASA is shirking its educational duties, union says
Labor group asks appropriators to give space agency about $1 billion more than President Bush proposed for fiscal 2008.
Defense
Merit board seeks summary judgment powers
Top official sees heavier caseload ahead with retirements, tight budgets, pay for performance and potential expansion of whistleblower rights.
Defense
CBP prepares to expand expedited import tracking
Project aims to replace a long-used paper system for processing commercial imports with electronic processing.
Management
Jury still out on Democratic oversight efforts
Quality oversight can bring about meaningful changes to program performance, but oversight can also be a political tool.
Tech
Transportation orders hold on Microsoft upgrades
Department cites cost and compatibility issues in decision to hold off on updates.
Management
Lawmaker renews push to improve management training
Bill would require refreshers every three years on how to evaluate employees and develop performance expectations.
Management
Lawmakers unveil bill to establish public service academy
Measure would help attract young people into government as agencies face retirement wave, sponsors say.
Tech
GSA chief says huge telecom contract to be awarded soon
Lurita Doan says announcement of multi-billion-dollar Networx award will come in "next few days."
Defense