Tech
GAO chief calls for effort to rethink federal priorities
"We are headed toward very troubled waters if we stay on this course," says David Walker. "We're on an unsustainable path."
Tech
Cybersecurity rating rises--barely
Lawmakers give government an overall grade of D+, up from a D in 2003, but several agencies make significant gains.
Management
GSA to hire outside contracting help
Draft statement of work calls for contractor employees to be deployed at regional offices around the country.
Management
Just Say No to Slogans
Agency campaign jingles are meant to motivate employees, but they’re just silly.
Management
FDA creates independent drug safety board
Consumer groups and some lawmakers say the agency's Office of Drug Safety lacks sufficient independence and resources.
Defense
President sends supplemental request to Congress
Request includes funding to restructure and increase the number of Army combat brigades and for humanitarian assistance in Sudan.
Tech
Governmentwide IT contracts will have small business set-asides
Contracts may total $65 billion.
Management
FAA proposes rules for future spaceliners
Space travelers will need consent forms; pilots will need special training, guidelines say.
Defense
More Air Force contracts under scrutiny in procurement scandal
Eight additional Air Force deals worth about $3 billion will be scrutinized.
Management
White House details proposed program cuts
Education, Justice and Agriculture departments hardest hit.
Defense
GAO cites confusion over homeland security responsibilities
Auditors find that multiple departments share responsibility for key initiatives, raising questions about overall coordination.
Management
OMB may add 'strategic sourcing' to management agenda
Idea is to get agencies to leverage their buying power to get better deals on specific commodities.
Tech
Telework centers offer free month to federal workers
A 30-day trial membership aims to attract more managers to the idea that their employees can work away from the office.
Management
Lawmakers seek earlier financial audits, fewer improper payments
Executives share strategies for improving financial performance.
Management
Cabinet rejections few and far between
Senate has voted to reject a Cabinet nominee only 12 times, and three of these were the same man in one day.
Defense
Chertoff nomination stalls over Guantanamo Bay questions
Holdup over contentious FBI memo and debate on class-action overhaul measure pushes back Senate vote until next week.
Management
Contractor duels with Air Force over accusations of wrongdoing
Agency warned contracting officers of rules’ violations, which the company denies.
Management