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.
Management
Career employee to lead competitive sourcing efforts
Position that has been vacant for four years will be filled by 15-year OMB veteran.
News
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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