Defense

New Mexico base avoids closure, loses aircraft

Unless the Pentagon finds a new mission for Cannon Air Force Base by 2010, it will close.

News

Base commission backs Walter Reed closure, shift of Virginia jobs

Independent panel approves dozens of recommendations to realign Defense medical facilities.

Defense

Base closure panel makes key changes to Pentagon’s plan

Most Army and Navy bases on Defense Department list are approved for closure, but several recommendations involving large facilities are reversed.

Tech

Navy leads surge in third-quarter federal IT spending

Nearly $57 billion in Navy information technology contract awards drove overall IT spending to a 190 percent increase over the same period last year.

Defense

Online intruder gains access to Air Force personnel records

Using a legitimate user login, unidentified person viewed tens of thousands of records that include birth dates and Social Security numbers.

Management

The Decision Makers: Office of Management and Budget

A look at the top leaders of the agency that coordinates the administration's procurement, financial management, information and regulatory policies.

Tech

Group continues drive to increase teleworkers

Focusing exclusively on working away from the office, a new newsletter looks to foster support for teleworking.

Defense

Logistics operations at the Pentagon still need work, GAO says

While progress has been made, logistics problems could hamper the Defense Department's efforts in future conflicts, auditors found.

Tech

Agencies' top tech employees eligible for public-private sector swap

Exchange program allows the loan of exceptional IT employees to the private sector for educational purposes.

News

DHS officials detail plan to unify IT acquisitions

The future of $6 billion in Homeland Security technology procurements are outlined at an information technology industry day.

Defense

Legislation proposed to upgrade federal officers' status

Officers in more than 24 agencies would receive the full benefits of law enforcement officers.

Management

OMB finalizes charge card guidance

Updated rules for purchase and travel cards require agencies to perform background checks on new cardholders.

Tech

Senator mulls cutting Pentagon’s $474 million travel system

Sen. Tom Coburn, R-Okla., considers proposing an amendment that would require the Pentagon to use GSA’s eTravel program.

Tech

Homeland Security agency deploys ID tags in visitor forms

Forms for visitors will be embedded with tags containing a unique serial number linked to a database.

Tech

Computer security not a telework hindrance, says advocacy group

Report finds agencies far behind private sector in implementing telework.

Defense

Assaults on Park Service officers increase

National Park Service officers were assaulted 111 times in 2004, resulting in 33 injuries.

Tech

Government computers top target for cyberattacks

As attacks get more serious, government systems targeted more than any other business sector, report finds.

Management

EPA scientists criticize agency management

Internal survey shows scientists in research and development labs and centers do not trust their managers and believe that their views are not considered.

News

GSA alters method for setting hotel per diems

Fiscal 2006 rates will reflect more up-to-date prices from a wider range of lodging properties.

Defense

NMCI poll shows slight increase in user satisfaction

User satisfaction uptick in some Navy organizations allows EDS to earn first incentive payments.