Defense
Hurricane response shows gaps in public-private coordination
After Katrina, corporate officials and federal employees relied on personal connections, fortunate coincidences to join forces.
Defense
University of California keeps contract to manage Los Alamos
New contract worth $512 million over seven years seeks to draw on experience of big corporate players.
Management
Air Force contracts out training for new personnel system
Training will focus on teaching supervisors creative ways to evaluate and negotiate with employees.
Defense
Audit of controversial TSA contract due out next month
Homeland Security IG’s review of contract to hire screeners has been nearly complete for months.
Defense
DHS chief: Major changes to FEMA coming soon
Reforms will cut bureaucratic red tape, bolster logistics systems, Michael Chertoff says.
Management
GAO: Watchdog agency workers need own complaint process
Congress should establish independent means for Office of Special Counsel employees to lodge allegations of improprieties by top agency officials, report argues.
Tech
OMB report shows mixed progress on technology initiatives
Success in reaching 2005 goals uneven, with cybersecurity one area that is lagging.
Management
Union files second protest in Energy job competition
In ongoing tussle, labor leader challenges acceptance of “time and materials” bids in public-private contest.
Defense
Government flunks annual audit, again
Accounting problems at the Pentagon muddy the overall financial picture for the ninth year.
Tech
Patent office launching massive telework program
Agency plans to train 500 employees a year to work away from the office.
Management
Satisfaction with government services drops
For the first time since 2002, American Customer Satisfaction Index score for public services has decreased.
Management
Final budget-cutting vote may be delayed until January
Acting majority leader did not commit Wednesday to bringing reconciliation bill up before Congress adjourns for the holidays.
Tech
Bush orders agencies to name chief FOIA officers
Agencies must develop plans within six months to streamline process of releasing information to public.
Management
Three agencies honored with top management awards
President’s Quality Awards go to the Social Security Administration and departments of State and Labor.
Management
Getting Serious
Charlie Allen is repackaging Homeland Security intelligence to boost the department's reputation.
Tech
Tech institute launches graduate level cybersecurity program
Announcement comes as another report is released finding the government is failing to make IT security a priority.
Defense
Report: FBI mishandled counterterrorism case
Findings raise concerns about bureau’s internal workings, treatment of whistleblowers.
Tech
Teleworkers express more confidence in emergency plans
Employees at agencies that incorporate the work arrangement in emergency planning feel better-prepared for disaster, survey finds.
Management