Tech
Senate approves quota for small business participation in eTravel
Negotiators left to work out differences with House, which voted to cut the program.
Management
OPM investigator launches probe of Office of Special Counsel chief
Inspector General Patrick McFarland to review charges of improper retaliation against a group of employees.
Defense
Chertoff calls for the end of 'catch and release'
Homeland Security secretary says 1,500 Border Patrol agents are being hired to beef up enforcement.
Defense
Pentagon to house business programs in central agency
Various departmentwide initiatives would be included in agency’s portfolio.
Defense
Bid to stop funding for Defense Travel System derailed
Senate votes 65-32 to set aside a provision that would have blocked funding for the system.
Defense
Computer systems at FEMA were lacking in 2004, says IG
Weeks before Hurricane Katrina made landfall, agency officials were warned that IT disaster response and preparedness systems were deficient.
Tech
GAO: Agencies must define 'eligible teleworkers'
Auditors find inconsistencies among agencies’ definitions for positions eligible to work away from the office.
Tech
Education Department picks eTravel provider
The Social Security Administration is the only agency without an Internet-based travel provider.
Defense
Senators skeptical on future of Defense Travel System
Panelists recommend scrapping Pentagon’s $474 million online reservation system.
Tech
Study: Federal workers spend $19 million a day driving to work
Overall figure has increased from $13 million in April, due to rising gas costs.
Defense
Customs and Border Protection chief announces retirement
Commissioner Robert Bonner will remain at the agency's helm until November.
Defense
Democrats push for outside Katrina panel to investigate agency response
Believing that oversight of the agency response will be lacking, House Democrats are pushing for a 9/11 commission-style inquiry.
News
GSA alters per diem rules for areas hit by Katrina
Agencies are authorized to reimburse up to triple the normal daily rate.
Tech
GSA inks deal to upgrade FirstGov search engine
Federal government’s Web portal will get improved search capabilities in spring 2006.
Management
GAO: Agencies lack day-to-day financial management tools
Report finds that while audits are solid, their underlying accounting systems are insufficient.
Defense
Confidentiality guarantee proposed for military victims of violence
The proposed law would prohibit the release of an alleged victim’s confidential information.
Tech
Government Web sites rank higher than private sector
For the third quarter of 2005, citizens are more satisfied with government Web sites than ever before.
Tech
Agencies survive telework scrutiny, but pressure to step up efforts rising
A review found that agencies required to adopt strong telework programs complied with law and will not lose $5 million in appropriations.
Tech
Agriculture to rebid massive eTravel contract
Both USDA and provider EDS say the break was mutual.
Management
Bill banning sexual orientation discrimination passes committee
Discrimination against gays and lesbians would be added to the list of prohibited personnel practices.
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