Management
Congress approves federal spending database bill
New search tool would put information on federal grants and contracts in one place.
Tech
Agencies agree to use GSA identification card services
Amount of money saved through shared services will increase as participation rises.
Management
Data problems surface in review of Forest Service contract savings
Critic says flaws in assessment process point to broader problems in contract management.
Management
Administration turns to Cabinet for help reinvigorating agenda
White House asks secretaries for their goals between now and the end of Bush’s second term.
Management
Democrats seek to expand GOP earmark overhaul
Proposed change to pending transparency rule would prevent members from personally benefiting from an earmark.
Tech
Navy civilian benefits Web site remains offline
Unspecified technical difficulties have disabled the Employee Benefits Information System.
Management
Social Security warns of potential furloughs
Fiscal 2007 spending levels approved by a Senate committee would require 10-day furloughs agencywide, commissioner says.
Defense
Negotiators pressured to resolve 'Buy America' dispute
Pentagon is beginning to crack down on a law that requires the content of specialty metals be 100 percent domestically produced.
Management
Postal overhaul languishing despite compromise offer
White House opposes language that would allow the Postal Service to use escrow account money to cover operational costs.
Defense
Lawmakers weighing controversial Army Corps reforms
House-Senate negotiators will consider new peer review procedures and ways of prioritizing projects.
Tech
GSA launches wireless services initiative
Contract vehicle would offer agencies help in managing wireless plans.
Tech
GSA restarts work on contract for ID card services
A series of bid protests had stalled BearingPoint's agreement to provide end-to-end services.
Tech
Senate passes bill creating federal spending database
Government oversight organizations say an easy-to-search Web site would improve quality of data on contracts and grants.
Management
Measure to block Walter Reed outsourcing fails in Senate
Sponsor will push conferees to keep House-passed language.
Management
EPA requires justification for fully competitive contracts
Agencies typically defer to full and open competition and grant set-asides on a case-by-case basis.
Defense
DHS: No plans to use cruise ships as detention centers
Safety, cost, legal and logistical issues would have to be addressed if the agency decided to do so.
Management
Nuclear agency goes on hiring spree
NRC adds about 1,300 employees to keep up with increased energy demands.
Management
Panel questions administration on Medicare data errors
Official says problems will be resolved by next month; solution more urgent because of upcoming open enrollment period.
Management