Management

Options running out for opponents of FAA outsourcing

Denial of bid protest moves FAA one step closer to October transfer date of flight service operations to Lockheed Martin.

Management

Chertoff repeats call for swift personnel reform

Homeland Security secretary also defends decision to leave management directorate intact.

Management

OMB to review guidelines for reporting improper payments

Current instructions may lead to underreporting, lawmaker says.

Management

Management score card sees more green

Labor becomes first department to earn top marks in every major category.

Management

FAA rejects appeals of outsourcing decision

Ruling upholds agency’s decision to award flight service jobs to Lockheed.

News

Senate subcommittee backs 3.1 percent civilian pay increase

Pay raise would put civilians on par with military service members.

Management

Lawmakers scold IRS for moving to close assistance centers

Members ask agency to suspend closures, as mandated in House-passed appropriations bill that is pending in Senate.

News And Analysis

Competing With Inmates

Defense

Management directorate left intact under DHS overhaul plans

Undersecretary for Management Janet Hale will keep her position.

Management

EEOC gets green light for reorganization

Sole dissenting commissioner argues that the savings in the new plan are minimal.

Management

FAA outsourcing effort hits House roadblock

Measure is designed to protect the jobs of 2,000 flight service specialists.

Management

IRS effort to close tax assistance centers could face delay

House seeks inspector general review of proposal’s effects on tax compliance.

Management

White House sends program review legislation to Hill

OMB bill would authorize two types of commissions to evaluate federal programs.

Management

White House: Appropriations bill language would impede management agenda

OMB also objects to across-the-board 3.1 percent pay raise.

Management

Risky Business

DHS launches hiring spree to plug holes in swamped procurement shop.

News And Analysis

Risky Business

Features

Hidden Strength

Management

DHS scolded on financial accountability

Forty-five days after deadline to appoint Senate-confirmed chief financial officer, no candidates have been interviewed.