Management
Senators say mine safety agency needs more money
Last year’s 1 percent across-the-board spending cut left the Mine Safety and Health Administration’s budget $2.8 million below Bush’s request.
Management
Employees keep training expectations to themselves
Only a third of respondents to Merit Systems Protection Board survey said they informed their supervisors about their needs.
Management
VA aims to make acquisition rules more user-friendly
At the same time, department proposes several new clauses that could scare off potential bidders.
Defense
Homeland Security unit to consolidate aviation, marine assets
New Customs and Border Protection organization will include a force of 651 officers and 500 pilots.
Management
Women’s group backs personnel reform but urges caution
Organization calls for data collection, analysis to ensure pay-for-performance system is fair to women and minorities.
Management
Report: Build management networks, not hierarchies
Panel identifies network-based structures as key to confronting governance challenges.
Management
Auditors investigating price tag of Defense personnel reforms
Bipartisan group of senators issues request for GAO to examine the Pentagon’s estimate of $158 million.
Management
Homeland Security chief financial officer to step down
President announces intention to nominate new Senate-confirmed CFO, as required by a 2004 financial accountability law.
Defense
Military spending on pay, benefits spiraling upward, GAO chief says
Higher compensation packages for service members and escalating health care costs are dampening DoD's long-term financial outlook, David Walker says.
Management
Pentagon scales back, delays first installment of NSPS
Initial group scheduled to enter the personnel system is cut by 54,000 employees and start date is pushed back by four months.
Management
GSA officials aim to have reorganization nearly complete by fall
Employees should know where they stand by September, agency’s chief acquisition officer says.
Management
OMB seeks feedback on risk assessment guidelines
New governmentwide rules are aimed at promoting sound science and transparency.
Defense
TSA awards contract to keep technology services program going
Sole-source contract, worth up to $750 million, goes to Unisys Corp.
Management
Key telework supporter promises continued advocacy
Virginia lawmaker says he’ll keep promoting the work arrangement regardless of his future committee assignments.
Defense
Bureaucracy hinders 9/11 commission recommendations
Congressional resistance and lack of funding also slow implementation of panel's recommended reforms.
Management
More federal technology work expected to go private
Report predicts that the growing deficit and tightened spending will drive IT outsourcing as a way to save money.
Defense
DHS bureau gets first permanent chief financial officer
Move indicates commitment to overcoming fiscal problems that have plagued Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Tech
Report: Tax code complexity places heavy burden on IRS
Taxpayer advocate urges simplification to ease service, enforcement demands.
Defense