Management
New Treasury chief signals bipartisan approach to policy challenges
Henry Paulson focused his first major speech since his confirmation on wage growth and uneven economic distribution.
Management
OPM blamed for under-representation of Hispanics in government
New report gives the personnel agency a flunking mark for leadership, accountability.
Tech
E-gov scores improve slightly on latest management score card
Administration highlights improvements in real property management, faith-based and community initiative.
Defense
GSA seeks system for gathering governmentwide travel data
Information from central repository would be used for management reports on government travel trends.
Defense
Senator urges passage of Defense spending bill before recess
Approval before August break would allow more time to finish conference negotiations by the end of the fiscal year.
Defense
Lawmakers push insurance backstop for natural disasters
Program would be administered by the federal government and would need to hedge any risk exposure to protect taxpayers.
Defense
Advocates seek broader protections for chemical plant whistleblowers
Language in chemical security bill does not offer enough outlets for reporting wrongdoing, watchdog groups say.
Management
GAO: Pundit contract and video news stories broke spending rules
Education Department placed in funding violation database for fiscal 2004.
Tech
Report: ICE computer upgrade meeting most requirements
Potential for problems still exists if good management practices aren’t followed, GAO says.
Management
Lawmakers steer NASA funding toward science mission
Mission to one of Jupiter’s moons and other former priorities overshadowed by emphasis on manned trip to Mars, critics argue.
Management
IRS to cut estate tax auditing workforce with buyouts
Legislators question agency’s plan to cut nearly half of estate tax lawyers by Sept. 30.
Defense
Appropriators reject DHS funds transfer request
Federal Protective Service told to consider longer-term planning, explore fee increases.
Defense
Senate panel approves FEMA overhaul measure
Bill would keep agency within DHS, give administrator a direct advisory role with the president.
Management
Committee OKs bill creating database to track federal spending
Similar measure adopted in the House last month would only cover federal grants.
Management
Bill to eliminate inefficient programs pulled from House floor
Critic calls bill a “copout,” saying it passes work Congress should do off on commissions.
Management
Senate panel passes SBA reauthorization
Bill would strengthen federal authority to prosecute large corporations that illegally gain small business loans from the agency.
Tech
Panel: Agency need not subsidize high-speed telework
A labor union wanted the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives to pay half of monthly high-speed Internet costs for teleworkers.
Defense
Lawmakers demand details on FEMA identity verification contract
Company points to praise of work it conducted in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.
Defense