Management
SSA inspector general reverses course on fining employees
In settlement, IG agrees not to pursue fines that could have totaled millions of dollars; issue to be expunged from employees' personnel files.
Management
Shared savings plan could help Postal Service save energy
Services contracts will help fund efficiency improvements at facilities nationwide.
Tech
OMB management chief welcomes Democratic oversight
Key oversight committee schedules hearing on potential political interference with federal scientists.
Management
Health, education programs may gain as Dems reconcile funding pleas
If granted, extra $2.3 billion requested would go toward the National Institutes of Health, Pell grants and other programs.
Defense
Air Force prepares request for replacement refueling tankers
Lawmakers concerned that solicitation will be written in a way that favors Boeing Co., which made the existing fleet.
Management
Lawmakers renew attempt to block private tax debt collection
Bill sponsors argue IRS program to outsource some collections is inefficient and raises privacy concerns.
Defense
Senator challenges State official on Iraq reconstruction
Freshman Virginia lawmaker asks department to show management improvements and metrics for work by provincial teams.
Tech
CIO council strategic plan emphasizes workforce issues
Group also will champion the Bush administration’s effort to streamline back-end technology systems across government.
Management
House set to consider long-term spending measure next week
Democrats are planning to fund domestic agencies within the $463.5 billion left under the GOP budget cap.
Management
Bush orders agencies to lead way in cutting energy use
President says government will begin replacing cars in the federal fleet with hybrid vehicles.
Defense
Details lacking on White House proposal for civilian reserve corps
Idea differs from Iraq Study Group recommendation to order civilian federal employees to work in critical overseas posts.
Defense
VA and Defense agree to build joint electronic health system
Existing systems need an upgrade; effort to adopt a common system could boost efficiency and save money.
Defense
Bush seeks new civilian corps to aid military efforts
In State of the Union address, president also lauds work of public servants in fighting terrorism.
Management
GAO employees move toward vote on union representation
Effort to organize analysts in watchdog agency comes after some were denied pay increases.
Defense
Homeland security panel to focus on potential waste at DHS
Contacting practices will be among the areas addressed; committee will also look into first responder communications.
Management
IG cites problems in GSA small business contract
Two of 10 orders reviewed used subcontracts for more than 90 percent of the work, far in excess of 50 percent limit.
Tech
Managers remain hesitant about telework
Survey finds that supervisors who work away from the office themselves are more likely to embrace the practice.
Defense
Lawmakers decry firewall limiting DHS agency's investigations
Database on employment eligibility does not allow checks for Social Security numbers obtained through identification theft.
Management