Management
Acquisition panel takes up conflict of interest issues
Cross-training on government and contractor ethics rules could bridge gaps in knowledge, advisory commission members say.
Defense
DHS keeping close eye on rebuilding funds, official says
Reconstruction coordinator Donald Powell argues that disaster assistance law is restrictive.
Management
Reform Fantasy
Federal managers should accept reality: There ain’t gonna be no personnel reform. So says a longtime federal human resources expert.
Management
Agencies ordered to probe employee satisfaction
OPM prescribes questions for newly required annual employee survey.
Tech
Laptops with sensitive data stolen from Education contractor
Theft is second reported data breach at department this month.
Management
EEOC reorganization a highlight, departing chairwoman says
Operational challenges of Sept. 11 helped agency prepare for Katrina, says Cari Dominguez.
Tech
E-Gov at Five Years, Part Two: Waiting for Success
The Bush administration made grand promises for its e-government initiatives, but the results have been mixed.
Management
Commerce expands pay-for-performance project
Miami NOAA employees join union expressly to participate in new system.
Defense
FEMA chief wants to meet hiring goals -- and then some
On Katrina’s anniversary, agency still seeks part-time emergency workers on Gulf Coast.
Tech
Agencies ordered to report on FOIA improvement efforts
OMB directs agencies to include assessments of progress in upgrading Freedom of Information Act processes in annual e-government reports.
Tech
E-Gov at Five Years, Part One: A Pivotal Point
Five years after its launch, the Bush administration’s $1 billion electronic government initiative has shown mixed results.
Management
OMB releases update on audit requirements
Changes include new requirements for reporting revisions to prior-year audits.
Tech
Rule would require acquisition officials to plan for Internet upgrade
Proposed regulatory change backs up an OMB requirement that IT procurements incorporate products ready for the next-generation Internet.
Defense
Army Corps takes steps to fix shortcomings exposed by Katrina
Twelve-part plan includes a stronger focus on risk analysis and communication with the public.
Defense
Louisiana parish creeps toward recovery
Progress has been slowed by bureaucratic procedures that would make more sense in everyday circumstances.
Management
Judge skeptical of argument for new trial in Safavian case
Decision to admit e-mail evidence was “close,” judge says.
Defense
Lawmaker asks GAO to probe rail security
Ranking Democrat on the House Homeland Security Committee says TSA is diverting too much funding to airport security.
Tech
Education data breach puts 21,000 student loan borrowers at risk
Incident occurred while a contractor was installing software upgrades on the Web site.
Tech