Defense
Tech firms land hurricane work as oversight is urged
Roughly $18 million of the $240 million in hurricane-related contracts has gone to technology companies.
Management
Nearly one-third of Farm Service Agency offices targeted for closure
Last week, Senate amended Agriculture appropriations bill to restrict USDA's authority to close county offices.
Management
Whistleblower protections in limbo
Labor Department weighs whether certain protections apply to federal employees.
Management
White House urged to downplay politics in hunt for procurement chief
Observers say procurement office needs leader known for acquisition expertise.
Defense
Coast Guard official fills leadership void in Katrina relief effort
Vice Adm. Thad Allen seeks to cut red tape, reassure local officials.
Defense
FEMA spending slows, agency cites delays in billings
FEMA is still spending about $300 million per day, and funneling billions of dollars to other agencies.
Management
Senate panel approves special IG to audit Katrina spending
Special inspector general overseeing reconstruction efforts in Iraq also would audit billions in funding for hurricane relief.
Management
Balanced score card tool gains in popularity at civilian agencies
Management technique helps agencies achieve individual goals and meet Bush adminstration targets, creator says.
Management
Three government leaders honored for innovations
Health care, counterintelligence and information technology innovators garner awards.
Management
GAO: Agencies lack day-to-day financial management tools
Report finds that while audits are solid, their underlying accounting systems are insufficient.
Management
Defense lags in SES pay-for-performance certification
Pentagon pushing ahead with plans to put all employees in a performance-based system.
Management
Ex-OMB official will fight criminal allegations
Defense lawyer calls charges a “creative use” of the criminal code.
Defense
Officials consider quicker federalization, use of military in disaster response
In the future, the government might need to move resources and military forces to disasters without request or consultation with state and local officials.
Management
Homeland Security IG sets up Katrina oversight office
Weather Service official detailed to audit federal relief spending.
Management
Farm Service Agency offices may be on the chopping block
About one-fourth of the agency's offices may be shuttered.
Management
Government Reform chief moves to create IG panel for rebuilding effort
Move counteracts bill introduced in Senate that would appoint Iraq reconstruction IG to oversee process.
Management
Bill grants broader emergency procurement authorities
Measure would allow agencies to bypass competition requirements in any national emergency.
Management
Provision to lift VA competitive sourcing ban survives
Committee votes to keep the language in veterans health care bill.
Management