Management
Data collection still a problem in needy families program
Agencies face reporting difficulties for state-administered program, HHS official tells lawmakers.
Management
Interior secretary resigns; will leave at end of month
Gale Norton says she will take a break and then return to the private sector.
Management
OPM sets personnel management goals through 2010
Simplified plan focuses on decreasing wait-time for agency services.
Defense
Senate panel narrowly approves fiscal 2007 budget plan
Blueprint would boost discretionary spending about 3.6 percent over this year, with the bulk of the increase going toward defense.
Management
Pentagon to civilians: get departmentwide experience
Under new initiative, managers and executives will need to work in various organizations to compete for high-level jobs.
Management
IRS announces first contracts for debt collection work
Contractors will be subject to strict background, training and operating guidelines, agency says.
Defense
DHS official says next FEMA chief needs credentials
Emergency management experience could come from a variety of jobs, including law enforcement and firefighting, preparedness chief says.
Defense
Senators critical of Energy Department’s nuclear weapons spending
Lawmakers express concerns about efficiency, signal they are considering a funding cut.
Defense
Push to restore FEMA independence questioned
DHS inspector general cautions against simply "transferring the problem."
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