Defense
Tech projects listed among Justice’s top management challenges
Upgrading and integrating IT systems remains a hurdle, IG says.
Management
Nonunion employees need a voice in NSPS, observers say
Regulations for new Defense personnel system do not require recognition of managers’ associations.
Management
Congress backs 3.1 percent raise, competitive sourcing measures
House, Senate negotiators approve union-backed changes to job competition rules.
Management
Senators skeptical of Pentagon plan for personnel reform
Lack of employee buy-in, inadequate detail in final NSPS regulations cause concern.
Management
Board official defends dismissal of Amtrak president
Head of the passenger railroad’s board of directors tells lawmakers that David Gunn resisted reform efforts.
Management
Defense to hold off on implementing NSPS labor rules
Parties agree to postponement to avoid a temporary restraining order.
Management
Fall From Grace
Gen. Kevin Byrnes’ real legacy might be shaking up the status quo in Army leadership training.
Management
Rocky Flats cleanup contract called model for future federal efforts
Officials said building financial incentives for speed and performance into contract paid off.
Management
Administration outlines steps to governmentwide personnel overhaul
Plan leaves control over performance-based pay decisions in OPM’s hands for first five years.
Management
Homeland Security appeals decision blocking personnel reforms
Bush administration continues push for governmentwide reform despite DHS’ legal troubles.
Management
OPM drops terrorist-screening rule for federal charity drive
Participating organizations no longer required to check employees against government watch lists.
Management
GOP leaders try again to beat clock on budget-cutting bill
House Republicans' effort to push through measure cutting wide swath of government programs fell short last week.
Defense
Homeland Security, IG battle over proposed merger
Dueling arguments unveiled in IG report recommending that immigration and customs-related units be combined.
Defense
Accounting improvements underway at Pentagon
Officials cite progress but say four or more years are needed to resolve lingering financial issues
Management
Panel weighs idea of ‘super court’ to handle federal employee appeals
Opponents of proposal say such a court would simply create more bureaucracy.
Management
Congress looks to provide $1.2 billion for VA in austere budget environment
Money is needed to achieve President Bush's amended funding request, announced this summer after embarrassing errors in VA budget projections were discovered.
Management
Unions attack Pentagon’s policy switch on national bargaining
National-level bargaining was portrayed as one of “three pillars” of personnel reforms in initial talks.
Management
SBA launches program to expedite loans for small Gulf Coast firms
Move comes amid mounting criticism that agencies are failing to involve small businesses in reconstruction.
Management