Defense
Defense policies on GSA contracts are confusing, officials say
New Pentagon rules on use of GSA and other non-Defense contracts were implemented after discovery of procurement abuses.
Defense
New chief selected to lead U.S. Park Police
Former chief Teresa Chambers vows to continue legal battle to win back the position.
Tech
Unions raise concerns about online personnel records system
Labor leaders support moving employee personnel files online, but voice security concerns.
Management
Share-in-savings contracting policy to be unveiled next week
Rules designed to temper risks, but spark criticism.
Management
Bush and the bureaucracy: a crusade for control
The Bush administration has made its mark with a coordinated effort to centralize control over the management and operations of government.
Tech
Securities commission rife with security gaps, GAO says
Agency charged with regulating other companies’ financial systems has regulation problems of its own.
Tech
House chairman calls on Treasury to nix telecom contract
Records show Tom Davis, R-Va., was involved in efforts to deter Treasury officials from awarding the contract in December.
Management
Commerce audit pans NOAA restructuring
Inspector General says he’s concerned that consultant’s study may not have adequate support for recommendations.
Management
Ten federal programs named semifinalists for innovation award
Awards of $100,000 will be made in July to six winning programs that are rated best for creative thinking and results-driven goals.
Management
Stakeholders backing Senate chief's postal overhaul legislation
Bill reflects consensus on "worksharing" issues, in which work usually done by postal workers could shift to large mailers.
Management
Cabinet secretaries get White House office space
Chief of Staff Andrew Card has invited Cabinet members to each spend at least two hours a week working just a stone's throw from the Oval Office.
Management
Congressional concerns linger over performance-based budgets
Appropriations staffers say budget justifications contain too little information on workload and output, too much on management.
Management
Bush picks former OMB controller to head OPM
Linda Springer would be the administration’s lead official on human resources issues.
Management
Senators renew effort to overhaul Postal Service
Bill includes language shifting responsibility for military pensions to Treasury Department, a plan opposed by the Bush administration.
Tech
GAO sustains protest of Treasury telecom contract
Six firms protested the December award of the Treasury Communications Enterprise contract to AT&T Corp.
Tech
GSA moves ahead with reorganization
Under the proposed restructuring, the Federal Supply Service would merge with the Federal Technology Service.
Defense