Tech
IRS tees up next generation of tech contracts
Twenty-one companies to share in $3 billion, multiple agency IT services agreement.
Management
Committee members irked by Katrina contracting practices
Anger fueled by officials’ lack of knowledge on disaster relief policies.
Management
Intelligence execs urged to gain experience with multiple agencies
Such exposure likely will become a requirement for executive jobs, human capital chief says.
Tech
High-level team to probe interagency contract vehicles
OMB move aims to address congressional concerns that contracts may offer duplicative services.
Management
Report: EEOC failed to weigh all reorganization options
Agency officials didn’t consider all of the advice contained in an outside report before moving forward on restructuring, GAO finds.
Management
GAO chief repeats calls for greater fiscal responsibility
Measures to evaluate whether spending is effective are necessary, Comptroller General says.
Management
Flexibility fuels intern program’s growth
More than 90 percent of Federal Career Intern Program graduates plan to stay in government, MSPB finds.
Defense
TSA aims to clarify federal security directors' role in emergencies
Updated guidance will address concerns about need for better coordination, delineation of responsibilities.
Management
Gaps remain in government strategy for handling natural disasters
Plans aren’t comprehensive enough and are too reactive, observers say.
Management
Senators meet to discuss hold on postal overhaul legislation
Differences center around language that would allow challenges of individual rates.
Management
Senate signs off on its final spending bill
White House to request nearly $20 billion more in hurricane aid, offset through reallocations and program cuts.
Management
Fight over Army Corps contracting technique delays spending bill
Squabble over use of continuing contracts stalls negotiations.
Management
GSA to take fresh approach to securing satellite contracts
Agency will replace expired contracts using new procurement vehicle.
Defense
Pentagon stands ground on personnel reforms
Despite negative reaction, Defense officials say employees will ultimately embrace the system.
Management
Justice to put data center jobs up for competition
Department has yet to determine how many positions will be affected.
Defense
Pentagon fills key slot in business transformation agency
Army major general selected as business systems acquisitions executive.
Management
Agencies pitch vacancies to the college crowd
OPM touts governmentwide job Web site, but some officials say more positions are available on individual agency sites.
Tech