Defense

Disaster response threatens to swamp Bush administration

For U.S. presidents, there is an unwritten rule book for disaster recovery, and the first rule is, "Act fast." The second rule is, "Send it all."

Management

Housing, loan agencies send representatives to hurricane relief centers

Agencies coordinating with FEMA to offer advice on rebuilding homes, finances.

Management

GSA reorganization sparks internal anxiety

Senior managers worry about their careers as agencies choose to buy independently.

Management

Completing the Chain

After the work is done, reviews are crucial to a team’s success.

Management

The Decision Makers: Justice Department

A look at the key leaders of the Justice Department.

Management

Farm Service Agency employees to get buyout offers

Budget shortfall forces USDA to cut 214 federal employees.

Management

Tighter ethics rules take effect at NIH

Final guidelines are less stringent than those proposed in February.

Defense

Federal data-mining efforts fail to fully safeguard privacy, GAO says

Government auditors find that federal agencies aren’t meeting all required laws and guidance to collect and protect personal information.

Defense

The Decision Makers: Homeland Security

A look at the key leaders of the Homeland Security Department.

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.

Defense

The Decision Makers: Defense Department

A look at the Pentagon's key leaders.

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

Procurement Proper

It's time to think about what motivates people to do the right thing.

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.