Defense
Lawmakers criticize handling of DHS contracts
Members of House panel explore ballooning costs of Coast Guard modernization project and oversight issues with border initiative.
Defense
Officials admit private security firm was hired under Iraq logistics contract
Lawmakers question visibility of tiered subcontracting; Republicans assail hearing as inappropriate.
Tech
GSA takes lead in effort to develop IT performance standards
Contractor will help agency create metrics for desktop management, data collection and data networks.
Tech
New IT spending aimed partly at cybersecurity
OMB plans to track agencies' progress with the color-coded scorecards that have become a trademark of the President's Management Agenda.
Tech
Tight budget pinches several agencies' IT spending requests
Several agencies received hefty proposed increases in President Bush's budget, but many aren’t slated for gains.
Defense
Federal Protective Service may cut hundreds of jobs
Positions, including immigration enforcement agent slots, could open up elsewhere within Homeland Security Department.
Tech
Budget would sustain GSA auditors' role in pre-award contract reviews
The inspector general would be expected to work with agency officials to find “alternative methods” for completing the reviews.
Tech
OPM launches online management competency tool
The system would allow managers to conduct a self-assessment to determine strengths and areas for improvement.
Defense
Dems blast U.S. officials for wasting billions in Iraqi money
Coalition Provisional Authority did not track funds after dispersal to Iraqi ministries.
Defense
DHS agency to scour jails for illegal immigrants
Fiscal 2008 budget would grant immigration, customs agencies funding for staffing increases.
Tech
More money, end of fee diversion sought for patent agency
In fiscal 2008, the agency anticipates hiring an additional 1,200 patent examiners and plans to continue expanding telework efforts.
Defense
President proposes cuts to 141 programs
Nonsecurity spending would go up 1 percent in fiscal 2008.
Management
Bush plan aims to return to budget surplus by 2012
Democrats are skeptical, saying proposal relies on misguided policies including tax cut extensions and cuts in domestic programs.
Tech
Budget proposal includes 2.6 percent increase for IT
Number of technology investments rated as well-planned and managed drops.
Management
Budget plan touches only the surface of long-term fiscal issues
By 2040, interest on the debt could reach about 15 percent of gross domestic product.
Tech
Senators criticize HHS over security of health data
Panel focuses on health IT privacy matters related to the Office of Personnel Management's benefits program for federal employees.
Management
Industry group urges flexibility in emergency contracting
Socio-economic preferences for federal contracts may need to be suspended, but should be preserved for small firms, task force suggests.
Tech
Spending bill highlights appropriators’ IT priorities
A few key IT projects receive line items in bill to keep agencies running through the rest of the fiscal year.
Management