Management
Congress urged to hold DHS to financial accountability law
GAO says the 1990 Chief Financial Officers Act should apply to the government's newest Cabinet department.
News
Edwards speaks out on veterans’ health, contractor cuts
Union leaders praise his Democratic convention speech, while industry groups attack "knee-jerk reaction" to contracting scandals.
Management
Child support enforcement official shares program management advice
Agree on measurable goals and promote incentives, suggests HHS office commissioner.
Management
Bush’s management agenda lacks congressional support, executives say
Panelists praise president’s government reform efforts, but say they wish more lawmakers would understand and support his plan.
Management
Lawmakers, analysts weigh new audit requirements for agencies
Sarbanes-Oxley standards for private companies would add a another layer for federal agencies, in response to corporate accounting scandals.
Management
Federal bureaucracy thickening, study finds
The Bush administration is not paying enough attention to the growth, a Brookings Institution scholar concludes.
Management
Bush management agenda still a work in progress
So far, the results of Bush’s efforts are largely theoretical.
Management
Inspectors general urge lawmakers to pass job security measures
Representatives of the IG community encourage Congress to advance a bill that provides protection against reprisals and establishes term limits.
Management
Management grades show greatest improvement yet
Agencies rallied to show substantially improved performance at the three-year anniversary of President Bush’s five-part management agenda.
Management
Panel backs competitive sourcing measures favorable to federal employees
House subcommittee approves amendment granting in-house workers cost advantage in some job contests.
Pay & Benefits
GAO prepares for pay system overhaul
The watchdog agency is now able to completely separate itself from the executive branch pay system.
News
Watchdog group questions report on information quality
Nonprofit group claims Bush administration published a skewed evaluation of a law designed to enhance the accuracy of public information.
Pay & Benefits
Investigation spreads blame for mishandled TSP upgrade
The TSP board and a contractor both owe retirement plan participants an apology, congressional investigators find.
Management
Defense Department urged to appoint chief manager
Fixing financial systems requires thorough overhaul of department’s management structure, GAO argues.
Management
Acquisition officials offer new details on share-in-savings proposal
Procurement councils issue guidelines for writing such contracts and developing business cases for their use.
Management
Proposal to change small business size standards rescinded
Recommended policy would have made it easier for agencies to meet contracting targets for small businesses.
Management
Data on small business contracting revised
Updated statistics show the dollar value of contracts awarded is higher than originally reported, but the percentage is lower.
Management
Senator places hold on procurement nominee
West Virginia Democrat wants to query Savafian on his contracting views.
Management
Panel offers tips on securing effective financial systems
Consultants recommend that agencies avoid getting bogged down in details when installing new financial systems.
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