Management
Watchdog, lawmakers eye better information flow
Many government entities have promised more streamlined FOIA processes by mid-2007.
Management
New rule eases barriers to employing the disabled
Change seeks to simplify process of determining whether candidates qualify for excepted service positions.
Management
Dems: Large businesses miscoded as small got $12 billion in contracts
Group of lawmakers says illusion of attaining small business goals hurts effort to unbundle large contracts.
Management
OMB director upbeat on line-item veto bill’s chances
Rob Portman goes to the Senate to pitch the measure, stresses that House passed bill by a wide margin.
Tech
New DHS privacy chief: I'll speak out if necessary
Critics say Hugo Teufel lacks adequate experience in privacy and government management.
Defense
Senator concerned contracting report may have been tainted
Official with ties to subcontractor on fighter jet program took part in discussions on report suggesting procurement strategy.
Defense
Panel aims to increase competition for services contracts
Group recommends allowing protests on task orders of $5 million or more.
Defense
Senator pursues earmarks for FBI expansion in Alabama
Effort would steer millions of dollars to facilities in Huntsville.
Defense
Lawmakers seek more trade inspectors
Decline in number of inspectors could slow progress on program offering importers incentives for extra security measures, legislator argues.
Management
Volume mailers look for service agreements in postal bill
Inclusion of such language in the reform measure would codify practices already in place, and establish guidelines.
Tech
House committee pushes changes to IT security law
Agency CIOs could receive new authority for enforcement.
Defense
FEMA outsources identity verification for disaster assistance
Agency also plans to issue checks, rather than debit cards.
Management
Longest-serving Transportation secretary discusses career
Norman Mineta lists establishment of TSA in the aftermath of Sept. 11 among his proudest accomplishments.
Management
Acquisition panel agrees on need for training funds
Panelists vote against recommending a merger of the Defense Acquisition University and the Federal Acquisition Institute.
Tech
DHS names permanent privacy officer
Hugo Teufel will oversee compliance and protection of personal information.
Management
White House vows to keep pushing for line-item veto bill
Democrats nearly united against veto bill and broader package of budget reforms.
Tech
Oversight agencies squabble over list of high-risk IT projects
GAO seeks a consistent, structured process for updating the list, while OMB argues for more flexibility.
Management
Senate panel OKs spending bills covering eight Cabinet departments
Measures shift $9.1 billion from the White House's Pentagon request to domestic programs.
Defense