Defense
Pentagon says IG investigation into Boeing tanker deal completed
Senior administration officials called to testify before Senate next week.
Tech
GSA outlines new acquisition organization
Agency unveils proposal to merge Federal Technology Service and Federal Supply Service.
Management
Agency contact centers win praise
The centers, which respond to inquiries from the public by phone, mail and e-mail, are an “overlooked success story,” according to study by federal contractor.
Defense
Bush, senior officials mum on whether ‘Deep Throat’ is a hero
Defense Secretary Rumsfeld said federal workers can easily report wrongdoing today, drawing sharp criticism from a leading whistleblower advocate.
Management
For the ASKing
NASA site uses the ancient technique of storytelling to boost management lessons.
Management
Costs to classify information continue to rise
Government spending on classification activities reached record levels in 2004, report shows.
Defense
Report: Border Patrol overlooked managers in kickback scheme
Lower-level agents punished after whistleblower allegations, but Office of Special Counsel says higher-ups escaped scrutiny.
Management
IRS to shut 68 customer service centers
Decision to close taxpayer assistance offices in October will eliminate 430 jobs.
Management
House panel authorizes State Department funding
Bill includes $1.5 billion for embassy security and construction overseas.
Tech
Treasury ends telecommunications contract
Department will use GSA contracts to fill telecom needs.
Management
GSA weighs creating new business units, splitting schedules program
Critics say plan is based on a potentially dangerous business model.
Management
Bye-Bye, Captain
Lately, the Navy is more likely to dismiss officers for misbehavior than poor job performance.
Management
OSC chief defends management of agency
Lawmakers question head of Office of Special Counsel on efforts to transfer employees and cut agency’s backlog of whistleblower complaints.
Management
Treasury watchdogs challenge decision to close IRS assistance centers
They say the IRS' approach is based on the assumption that taxpayers who need personal services will easily get them electronically.
Management
Special counsel report counters complaints from watchdog groups
Agency says numbers show cases were not dismissed after minimal review in order to clear backlog.
Management
House chair questions agencies on food inspection duplication
FDA official counters that few facilities are inspected by more than one agency.
Tech
Funding for VA medical computing system in jeopardy
House subcommittee recommends $11 million appropriation, far short of $311 million White House request.
Management