Management
Information on contractor misbehavior called inadequate
Suspension and debarment database isn’t specific enough, GAO says.
Management
Share of federal contract dollars awarded to small businesses falls slightly
Percentage of prime contracts awarded to small companies still exceeds statutory threshold.
Management
Lawmaker seeks to head off Army Corps job competition
House Democrat urges agency not to compete 2,000 lock and dam operations posts.
Management
Report: Patent office should become federal corporation
Agency needs CEO with strong business experience, says National Academy of Public Administration.
Management
The Decision Makers: Intelligence Agencies
A look at the leaders of the agencies that make up the federal intelligence community.
Management
Report: Agencies fail to review race-based procurement programs
Civil Rights Commission study finds that agencies aren’t adhering to 1995 Supreme Court ruling.
Management
The Decision Makers: Office of Management and Budget
A look at the top leaders of the agency that coordinates the administration's procurement, financial management, information and regulatory policies.
Management
FAA undertakes acquisition reforms
New policy places restrictions on sole-source service contracts.
Tech
HHS formally recognizes e-records unit
Announcement reinforces coordinator's position and establishes four supporting offices.
Management
OPM tech specialists fend off private sector competitors
In-house team of IT workers builds on successful competitive sourcing record.
Management
Task force members rap NASA effort to return shuttle to flight
Cutting corners to deal with deadline pressure compromised astronaut safety, says a minority of members of assessment group.
Management
Services acquisition panel discusses time and materials contracts
Witnesses debate whether such agreements are too labor-intensive.
Management
Procurement ethics provisions in Defense bill prompt industry concern
Language in Senate bill is overly restrictive and duplicative, coalition argues.
Tech
Agencies' top tech employees eligible for public-private sector swap
Exchange program allows the loan of exceptional IT employees to the private sector for educational purposes.
Management
Homeland Security financial management project in limbo
CFO rethinking strategy for integrating management systems.
Defense
FBI National Security Branch gets leadership
Veteran FBI and CIA officials to head the new organization.
Management