Management
Bill targets tax-evading contractors
Legislation instructs Pentagon to create a registry of contractors for tax purposes.
Management
Space operations chief announces retirement
Veteran astronaut spearheaded Discovery shuttle mission.
Tech
Homeland security barrier to FOIA reform
Efforts to strengthen the Freedom of Information Act may be stymied by homeland security fears.
Management
OMB finalizes charge card guidance
Updated rules for purchase and travel cards require agencies to perform background checks on new cardholders.
Management
Acquisition institute plans share-in-savings training
Courses will be provided free if Congress extends authority to use the contract vehicle.
Tech
DHS initiates programs to unify technology acquisitions
Programs would standardize shopping for IT services, commodities.
Management
Senate aims to restrict USAID contracts
Contractors have received a larger share of the democracy-building budget than non-governmental organizations under the Bush administration.
Tech
FBI solicits proposals for new information system
Agency keeps solicitation and cost estimates secret as it moves to develop an integrated system by 2009 to replace the failed Virtual Case File effort.
Management
Shuttle returns home safely
But NASA needs to solve problem of breakaway foam insulation before further launching further flights.
Tech
Bill sets up office to help seniors navigate government programs
Office would identify gaps in housing services for the elderly.
Management
FAA team decides against further appeals of outsourcing decision
Team representative “not inclined” to challenge rejection of employees' bid protest.
Tech
Computer security not a telework hindrance, says advocacy group
Report finds agencies far behind private sector in implementing telework.
Management
Treasury secretary promises green, sees red
Financial management ratings on president's scorecard remain low.
Defense
Assaults on Park Service officers increase
National Park Service officers were assaulted 111 times in 2004, resulting in 33 injuries.
Management
Intern recruitment program finalized
Excepted-service appointments allow agencies to bypass traditional hiring rules.
Management
FAA employees seek temporary halt to outsourcing effort
Participants in age discrimination suit seek preliminary injunction pending a ruling on their legal challenge to privatization of flight services.
Management
Energy employees win appeal of outsourcing decision
Successful bid protest will force agency officials to rethink maintenance contract.
Management