Management
Lawmaker says executive branch overhaul faces obstacles
Proposals would grant the president enhanced authority to reorganize agencies.
Defense
DHS experience is cautionary tale for new intelligence director
Whoever takes over as the new chief of the intelligence apparatus could learn from the early, faltering steps of the Homeland Security Department.
Defense
Outgoing Homeland Security official cites need for better planning
DHS has done a good job of hashing out short-term policy matters, but long-term planning has lagged, says Assistant Secretary C. Stewart Verdery Jr.
Management
Nuclear security agency needs more scientists, GAO says
Contractors responsible for nuclear facilities face expiring contracts and mass retirements.
Management
Bush issues call to slash spending, create TSP-like retirement system
In State of the Union message, president pledges to eliminate 150 poor-performing programs.
Management
Legislators applaud NIH's stricter ethics rules
New rules aimed at eliminating scientists' conflicts of interest.
Management
Partners in Crimefighting
The merger of customs and immigrations agents helped net a major bust.
Management
Contracting giant wins huge FAA job competition
Lockheed Martin will take over 2,500 flight service jobs in biggest public-private competition ever.
Management
Agencies struggle to reduce improper payments
Latest numbers show benefits programs dish out too much money.
Management
Demand for security, law enforcement workers to increase
Workforce survey also shows agencies will need more employees in the fields of medicine, engineering, science and business.
Tech
Telework participation still lags behind interest
More than half of workers eligible, just 36 percent given the option to work away from the office, says report from tech distributor.
Tech
GSA chief orders reorganization of technology, supply units
Internal task forces to come up with plan to overhaul Federal Technology Service and Federal Supply Service by July.
Management
Agencies to get new guidance on use of commercial products
Legislation pressures agencies to give up costly customization and adapt to what’s available.
Defense
ICE tightens oversight of air marshals
Supporters say special advisory board is needed to address issues that FAMS director has been unable to resolve.
Management
SBA under pressure to probe contracting issues
Big companies accused of misrepresenting themselves as small businesses to win federal contract dollars.
Management
Congress not in loop on administration's reform plans
White House officials haven't briefed members of Congress yet on proposals to overhaul congressional oversight of agencies.
Management
Democratic report: Agency PR spending on the rise
Agencies spent $88 million on public relations contracts in 2004, a 128 percent increase from 2000 levels.
Management