Defense
Defense business modernization still a work in progress
Department has completely satisfied only one of six requirements in 2005 law, GAO says.
Tech
Teleworking increases across government
OPM survey shows that nearly 19 percent of eligible employees used the alternate work arrangement in 2004.
Defense
Federal offices in New Orleans area gradually open doors
Half of government facilities in the region are estimated to be up and running.
Tech
OPM offers details on tech worker exchange program
Exchange aimed at generating flow of expertise between the government and the private sector.
Management
Pentagon cleared to move senior execs to pay-for-performance
Move is key to departmentwide personnel overhaul, Defense official says.
Management
Agencies urged to standardize reference checks
MSPB report offers legal guidance, tips for checking job candidates’ references.
Defense
9/11 commissioners cite failures to act on recommendations
Bush administration and Congress receive poor grades in more than a dozen areas, including allocations of homeland security funds.
Management
VA violated law in funding outsourcing studies, GAO says
Department argues that law only bars unsanctioned use of health care funds for formal competitive sourcing studies.
Management
Rules finalized for special veteran hiring authority
Regulations implement 2002 act changing eligibility requirements for the special hiring authority.
Tech
Use of telework in Katrina aftermath limited
Some federal offices affected by the hurricane found the alternate work arrangement impractical.
Management
Pointing Fingers
Who's to blame for President Bush's recent troubles--his staff, the agencies under his command, or the leader himself?
Management
Pentagon releases long-awaited details on personnel reforms
Draft documents provide specifics on pay ranges, career paths and job classifications.
Management
FAA brings in mediator to assist contract negotiations
Move necessary because union insisting on compensation package that’s unreasonable given agency’s finances, administrator says.
Management
Acting acquisition commissioner at GSA steps down
Marty Wagner will lead the Federal Acquisition Service starting Dec. 21.
Tech
End to Indian trust fund dispute could be closer
Appeals court decision and proposed legislative fix could lead to faster settlement.
Management
Panel advises agencies on managing mixed federal, contractor workforces
With contractors and civil servants working side by side, managers are being held more accountable but have less control over staff.
Defense
Lawmakers seek more disaster relief contracts for small businesses
Bill would require DHS to create a new database of small, disadvantaged companies available for recovery work.
Management