Management
Forget About Perks
Federal executives should seek no greater reward than honest, humble service.
Management
Mineta rules out imposing general aviation user fees
At hearing on transportation budget, lawmaker opposes proposal to turn over decision-making to a third party if there is an impasse in FAA labor negotiations.
Management
AFGE takes vote of ‘no confidence’ in Defense leadership
Union officials say Pentagon should abandon contested labor relations plan and collaborate on new measures.
Defense
Homeland Security grapples with management vacancies
Several senior management positions are open, notably ones critical to disaster response and terrorism prevention.
Management
Outgoing EPA inspector general tells of search for accountability
Nikki Tinsley also pushes for change in salary rules that restrict IGs’ earnings potential.
Defense
Ex-FEMA director: Restore agency's independence
In an interview, Michael Brown says disaster response agency gets “short shrift” next to the Homeland Security Department’s anti-terrorism activities.
Management
Report: Teaching program could benefit from enhanced oversight
Joint Education-Defense department effort also should be better coordinated with other federal programs, GAO concludes.
Management
Proposed EEOC budget cut of $4.2 million draws criticism
Critics say requested decrease in funds would hinder pursuit of larger cases, agency’s ability to fulfill its civil rights mission.
Management
IT management approach at VA sparks conflict
Department official defends decision to diverge from approach recommended by oversight committee and consulting firm.
Management
GAO: Energy improperly awarded sole-source contract extension
Contract notice discouraged competition, oversight body concludes.
Management
Treasury union members rally against outsourcing tax collection
Contractors cost more and present privacy risks, union argues.
Management
Homeland Security gets help strengthening financial controls
PricewaterhouseCoopers wins contract worth up to $42 million to help address systemic accounting problems.
Management
Pentagon likely to appeal ruling blocking labor relations reforms
Deputy Secretary of Defense Gordon England says he anticipated decision overturning parts of the department’s new personnel system.
Defense
Senators demand classified briefing on ports deal
Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff says he will be personally involved in new review of U.S. port operations sale.
Management
Court rules that IRS inappropriately outsourced mailroom work
Agency and union have 30 days to file proposals for a remedy.
Management
Judge overturns Defense labor relations reforms
Decision echoes August ruling in case involving challenge to Homeland Security system.
Management
GAO declines to hear protest of Walter Reed competitive sourcing decision
Agency official lacked standing to challenge job contests started prior to January 2005, decision states.
Pay & Benefits
Marine Corps awards contract to assist in personnel reforms
Contractor will help revise position descriptions and prepare workforce statistics.
Defense