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

Conference Burnout

Big meetings might not be worth the cost.

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.

Management

President Bush appoints new FCC chief

Tech

GSA moves ahead with reorganization

Under the proposed restructuring, the Federal Supply Service would merge with the Federal Technology Service.

Defense

Defense buildings remain closed after anthrax scare

Despite false alarm, Defense and postal workers still critical of emergency procedures.