Management
Administration renews focus on reducing improper payments
OMB pledges greater attention to cutting payment errors and weighs setting new audit requirements.
Management
GSA to make new procurement database widely accessible
Critics see contractor’s role in administering the database as problematic.
Defense
Agency pushing Los Alamos to resume projects too soon, critics say
Watchdog group charges that the safety overseer wants to relax precautions.
Tech
OMB sets new standards for e-government grades
Memo elaborates on standards for earning a green light on Bush administration's quarterly management scorecard.
Management
EPA slow to carry out plan for improving grants management
Guidelines for measuring environmental benefits from grant money were due last year.
Management
Forest Service catches breath on competitive sourcing
After finishing a large contest for technology work, the agency is settling into a more moderate job competition pace.
News
IG: Energy facilities lack complete continuity of operations plans
Five laboratories, including four nuclear sites, failed to test emergency plans or correct weaknesses, report says.
Management
Defense solicits help in marketing competitive sourcing
The Pentagon is seeking a fresh approach to generating positive publicity for the controversial management initiative.
Tech
Auditors critical of DHS’s initial IT strategy
Technology framework is full of holes, GAO says.
Management
Federal spending benefits capital region, report finds
The Washington area’s economy is reaping rewards of a trend toward higher spending near agency headquarters.
Management
Management reports highlight agencies’ human capital achievements
Accomplishments shared by agencies that got to green in personnel reform on OMB's latest management scorecard.
Management
OPM official cites ongoing concerns over use of hiring flexibilities
Strides on the personnel section of Bush’s reform agenda lauded, but other areas lag.
Management
Bush adviser defends indirect approach to trimming management ranks
OMB's Clay Johnson says there's no need for an initiative aimed specifically at cutting supervisory layers.
Management
OMB to work on capturing potential savings from management agenda
As the President’s Management Agenda enters its fourth year, the administration will also concentrate on getting more lawmakers on board.
Management
IRS announces new round of layoffs
A day after employees learn of impending job cuts at distribution centers, officials announced dismissal of 218 technology workers.
Management
Kerry proposal to trim managerial ranks sparks debate
Some observers agree that, in certain cases, there are too many layers of managers and too many supervisors in each layer.
News
IRS to close distribution centers in Virginia, California
Closures and cutbacks put at least 270 jobs on the line.
Management
EEOC moves its Washington field office, saves rent
Moving 40 employees will save $500,000 a year.
Management
Homeland Security cancels technology services contract
Officials say DHS will design a departmentwide strategy for IT procurement.
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