Management

Contractor health care measure remains in Defense spending bill

Language prevents Pentagon from granting contractors an advantage in public-private job competitions if they pay less in employee health premiums than the government does.

Management

EPA completes first long-term competitive sourcing plan

Inconsistencies in job inventories didn’t stop agency from finishing strategy.

Management

White House returns purchase card limits to pre-Katrina levels

Need for heightened threshold has passed, OMB says.

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Management

Career employee to lead competitive sourcing efforts

Position that has been vacant for four years will be filled by 15-year OMB veteran.

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Homeland Security to request additional funds for Katrina oversight

More resources needed to monitor hurricane relief spending, IG says.

Management

GAO: Procurement database unreliable despite upgrade

New system is also difficult to use, auditors find.

Management

White House urged to downplay politics in hunt for procurement chief

Observers say procurement office needs leader known for acquisition expertise.

Management

Balanced score card tool gains in popularity at civilian agencies

Management technique helps agencies achieve individual goals and meet Bush adminstration targets, creator says.

Management

Ex-OMB official will fight criminal allegations

Defense lawyer calls charges a “creative use” of the criminal code.

Management

Provision to lift VA competitive sourcing ban survives

Committee votes to keep the language in veterans health care bill.

Management

Bill grants broader emergency procurement authorities

Measure would allow agencies to bypass competition requirements in any national emergency.

News

Lawmakers question federal role in hurricane response

Republican members caution local officials against heavy reliance on federal help.

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