Defense

Homeland Security finance law unnecessary, official says

Legislation designed to enhance financial management and accountability at the Homeland Security Department is well-intentioned but unnecessary, a key department official said.

Management

Agencies set widely varying job competition targets

Two months after the Bush administration eliminated governmentwide numerical targets for competitive sourcing, 21 agencies have settled on a wide range of individual goals, according to the Office of Management and Budget.

Management

Provision in Defense bill could aid feds in job competitions

The final version of the Pentagon’s fiscal 2004 budget bill includes language intended to level the playing field for in-house teams bidding on civilian Defense jobs.

Management

Bush official warns against politicizing management agenda

The Bush administration runs the risk of discrediting the President’s Management Agenda by touting its accomplishments in the upcoming presidential campaign, a key administration official said Monday.