Management
Peak-performing civil servants honored
Fifth annual Service to America awards ceremony honors high-flying feds.
Management
Probe of remarks by HUD secretary raises more questions
Some senior staff members say Jackson urged them to “consider presidential supporters” for contracts.
Defense
Proposal to speed up passenger list submissions draws criticism
Timing change sought by Customs, Border agency could prove costly, representatives of the airline industry say.
Defense
House approves $447.6 billion Defense spending measure
Bill also contains provision to fund agencies with unfinished appropriations at 2006 levels through mid-November.
Management
Lawmakers take Interior Department to task on royalty position
Minerals Management Service official argues department lacks the clout to recoup omitted royalty payments worth billions.
Tech
House passes IT security bill
Measure comes in response to data breaches at more than a dozen agencies across government.
Management
Wired for Trouble
Putting law enforcement officers in radio contact is easier said than done.
Management
OPM scolded over SES pay system's unpopularity
In survey released last week, executives expressed dissatisfaction with pay-for-performance system.
Management
OMB chief talks management
Rob Portman addresses issues on the 'M' side of his agency for the first time publicly.
Management
GAO questions savings estimates for Defense Travel System
The Pentagon disagrees with finding that moving employees to other jobs does not count toward savings.
Defense
Chertoff: Immigrant detention facilities under strain
Contingency contract allowing construction of more detention centers may be invoked, officials say.
Defense
Officials forgo Supreme Court appeal in DHS labor case
The Homeland Security Department will reenter talks with unions to plan a new system that fits within legal requirements.
Management
OMB enlists bloggers’ aid in pushing management agenda
Move comes as President Bush signs blogger-backed bill to create Web site tracking federal spending.
Tech
VA installs encryption software on thousands of laptops
Department’s acting CIO says personally owned computers used for work remain a security risk.
Management
Congress agrees to merger of GSA funds
Bill’s enactment would allow the agency to finish combining two procurement organizations.
Management
Groups join to advocate more FDA funding
Agency's appropriations have not kept pace with those of its sister agencies, former HHS secretary says.
Defense
Millions in Iraq contracts obligated to ‘dummy vendor’
Inspectors find no foul play; say 96 contracts were not properly obligated and will be lost at end of month.
Defense
TSA to permit some liquids, step up luggage inspections
Agency continues to ramp up liquid explosives detection efforts, but eases restrictions for carry-ons.
Management
Guidelines for financial consolidation draw fire
Document lacks clarity and may allow agencies to outsource federal jobs without competition, labor union officials argue.
Management