Management
Managers’ groups unite in effort to influence personnel debate
New coalition will seek to add managers' and executives' voices to discussion dominated by labor unions and Bush administration.
Defense
Union officials criticize Bush’s choice for FEMA director
But David Paulison wins backing of some legislators.
Management
Report: State Department failed to justify premium travel
Of $140 million spent on first-class travel over 18 months, 67 percent was not properly authorized.
Management
Senate Governmental Affairs leader may run as independent
Challenger to Sen. Joseph Lieberman, D-Conn., ranking member of Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, says he's too supportive of President Bush.
Management
Treasury secretary’s vulnerabilities fall into the spotlight
White House said to be looking for a new Treasury chief capable of better persuading the public that the economy is strong.
Management
Lawmakers move to extend ethics requirements
Bill would extend cooling-off period for political appointees and procurement officials.
Management
SBA critic stops short of proposing agency's abolition
But researcher tells lawmakers only 3 percent of small firms use SBA's guaranteed loan program.
Management
Progress cutting improper payments may be overstated
Medicare program drove reported reductions for 2005, but improvement may be mostly on paper, GAO official says.
Management
Feds see drop in jobs defended against contractors in 2005
Last year’s public-private competitions will save $3.1 billion over five to 10 years, OMB says.
Management
As the Wall Crumbles
Intelligence and law enforcement agencies topple the information barrier.
Management
Agencies urged to customize pay-for-performance systems
Merit Systems Protection Board says officials should make decisions about controlling costs and issuing ratings before designing systems.
Management
OMB program assessments viewed as flawed budget tool
Congressional staffer says agencies should take program goals set by Congress into account.
Management
Protests could delay outsourcing of tax collection
Concerns have been raised over one successful bidder’s role in a 2002 bribery case.
Management
Postal Service mulls operational rate hike
Boost could be the last before Congress passes an overhaul bill limiting increases.
Management
OMB deputy unlikely to move up to top slot
Deputy Director for Management Clay Johnson will stay at the "M" part of the enterprise, says outgoing OMB chief Joshua Bolten.
Management
Negotiations between FAA, controllers near breakdown
Air traffic controllers' union says meeting scheduled for next week is just a formality and that the two sides are at an impasse.
Management
Firm pays $1 million to settle claims it misrepresented its size
Company alleged to have falsely identified itself as a small business on a GSA schedule.
Management
IRS headquarters to reopen Friday
Building in downtown Washington was evacuated Wednesday morning because of smoke from an electrical fire.
Tech
Management flaws cited for failed DHS contract
Cost to complete the financial integration project will be in the $150 million to $200 million range, official tells lawmakers.
Management