Management
Dems take control of House, changing oversight dynamics
Democrats likely to set more proactive agenda on federal employee issues, increase scrutiny of executive branch operations.
Management
GSA centralizes emergency response resources
Agency eliminates old office to create new, enhanced one to meet needs of first responders and others.
Management
IRS still planning public-private contest for computer services
Competition could encompass 2,000 jobs, but a request for proposals scheduled to be released last month has been delayed.
Management
More aggressive tax collections pushed as deficit reduction tool
Amount the IRS actually would be able to gain through stronger enforcement efforts is unclear, however.
Management
Midterm power shifts can breed overconfidence
The aftermaths of the 1946 and 1994 elections offer lessons for Democrats, should they win control of Congress.
Management
Groups push to advance package of Army Corps projects
Bill held up in conference committee negotiations; Senate version has stricter criteria for independent reviews of projects.
Management
Senators call for delay in closing EPA libraries
Legislators join unions and advocacy group in calling for greater scrutiny of closures plan.
Tech
Firm withdraws protest of ID card services contract
GSA officials are weighing how to proceed with next contract for end-to-end services to help agencies meet presidential mandate.
Defense
DHS officials ponder effects of foot-and-mouth outbreak
Spread of disease in United States would cost the economy billions.
Management
Senate oversight panel unlikely to see big post-election changes
Democratic takeover could, however, trigger musical chairs in committee leadership.
Management
Defense unit pitches executive performance management software
About 90 senior executives at acquisition training facility will be taught the program by the end of the year.
Management
USDA to overhaul office advancing U.S. ag interests abroad
Administrator cites understaffing in the sciences and says he would like to hire 60 employees.
Defense
Bush picks Homeland Security management chief
Paul Schneider would replace Janet Hale, who was credited with helping unite the 22 legacy agencies and 180,000 workers that formed the department.
Tech
IRS chief warns tax industry of growing debate over online filing services
Mark Everson said Congress may order the agency to provide its own tax preparation services.
Management
Senate faces long post-election to-do list
Remaining work includes includes finishing nearly a half-trillion dollars worth of fiscal 2007 appropriations bills.
Tech
OMB: Management agenda will outlast Bush administration
Initiatives to address basic challenges for government will last, in some form, even without legislation, officials say.
Management
Forest Service moves hundreds of human resources jobs to New Mexico
Latest business consolidation slated to save the agency $22 million a year, but will cost some employees their jobs.
Management
Acquisition managers: We're overwhelmed with oversight
Growing scrutiny of contracting work could stifle innovation, according to industry group.
Defense