Tech

OPM develops exchange program for IT managers

Draft rules published by OPM kick off a new program that would allow federal information technology managers to temporarily switch roles with their private sector counterparts.

News

OMB defends actions on improper payments

The Office of Management and Budget rejects criticism that it was lax in implementing the 2002 Improper Payments Act.

Management

Lawmakers remain skeptical of linking budgets, performance

During the fiscal 2004 budget process, congressional appropriators showed only limited support for a Bush administration initiative to link agencies' funding requests to program performance.

Management

IRS announces major overhaul, layoffs

IRS officials announced a massive restructuring plan Wednesday, which will result in 2,400 layoffs at the tax agency.

News And Analysis

New Game Plan

Pay & Benefits

Bush sets 2004 pay raise at 2 percent

President Bush issued an executive order on Dec. 30 formally implementing a 2 percent civil service pay raise in 2004, but Congress is poised to grant a significantly higher increase in the pending fiscal 2004 omnibus budget bill.

Management

New Hampshire station bans union's anti-privatization ad

A New Hampshire television station has pulled the plug on an American Federation of Government Employees advertisement lambasting the Bush administration for privatizing federal work.