Management
IRS enforcement activities bring in record revenue for 2006
Commissioner says strides in enforcement of tax laws have not come at the expense of customer service.
Defense
Transportation sector lags in joining infrastructure protection effort
Some industries formed councils as early as 2002 to better coordinate security efforts with the government
Tech
Agencies urged to improve IT security tests
Agencies do not know for sure whether their technological systems are properly protected, the Government Accountability Office finds.
Management
Appropriators ask Bush to steer clear of new user fees
Such proposals have been mainstays of Bush's budget blueprints but give appropriators headaches because they have the effect of creating unrealistic offsets for additional spending.
Management
GAO offers oversight advice to new Congress
Personnel reform, integration of Homeland Security agencies, and the government’s emergency response plans are among areas tagged for greater focus.
Defense
Travel groups say U.S. visitors report unfriendly reception
DHS spokesman says study attributing a decline in visitors in part to the way they're treated by government officials at airports is “flawed and self-serving.”
Tech
Budget stalemate may leave newer e-gov efforts in limbo
The next Congress, led by Democrats, could have an opportunity to undo restrictive language.
Management
EPA inspector general nominee awaits partisan panel vote
Critics question nominee's efforts to exempt the Pentagon from environmental regulations when he worked there.
Management
Most agencies get clean audits, but big problems persist
Five agencies with $507.5 billion in spending had problems so severe that auditors were unable to form an opinion on their finances.
Defense
IG: Federal Protective Service slow to pay contractors
Inadequate oversight has contributed to payment for services not received, and has placed employees and facilities at risk, report states.
Management
Senator appeals to White House for help moving spending bills
GOP conservatives are blocking the 10 remaining bills, favoring a long-term continuing resolution free of earmarks.
Defense
Panel votes to extend Iraq reconstruction oversight office
Without the measure, which the full Senate has also passed as an add-on to a spending bill, the office is scheduled to close in October 2007.
Defense
DHS continues to integrate IT contracting processes
Department spends as much as $6 billion annually on technology acquisitions alone.
Management
Army Corps nixes public-private contest for 2,000 jobs
Agency will reorganize employees into a “high-performing organization” and pledges the process won’t involve layoffs.
Defense
Military services questioned over financial management
Service officials acknowledge more work is needed, but tout attempts to transform their business offices over the last year.
Management
UN office: TSA screeners have collective bargaining rights
Union turns to international body after domestic courts reject its case; TSA won't heed the recommendation.
Management
House extends continuing resolution to keep funds flowing
Current resolution expires Friday at midnight.
Management
SBA unveils recertification rules for small businesses
Agency will publish score card tracking agencies' progress on meeting small business contracting goals.
Defense
Homeland Security chief touts progress filling senior positions
FEMA is at its highest staffing level this year, but is still falling short of meeting its hiring goals.
Tech