News
Agencies relocated nearly 60,000 employees in 2003
OPM data reveals a higher number of relocations than previously estimated.
Management
OSC chief defends management of agency
Lawmakers question head of Office of Special Counsel on efforts to transfer employees and cut agency’s backlog of whistleblower complaints.
News
U.S. marshal’s murder trial expected to last three weeks
Deputy U.S. Marshal Arthur L. Lloyd stands charged with first-degree murder in death of Navy seaman Ryan Todd Stowers.
Tech
GAO: Wireless Internet access threatens computer security
Agencies are deploying wireless networks despite not having adequate policies for ensuring security.
Defense
House panel modifies restrictions on women in combat
Armed Services Committee eases limits passed by subcommittee last week, but requires the Pentagon to notify Congress when opening new positions to women.
Defense
Partnership between Defense and Homeland Security departments solid, says official
Pentagon’s homeland security chief says the relationship with the Homeland Security has improved.
Tech
Panel chief questions agencies’ emergency planning
Rep. Tom Davis, R-Va., wants to know if agencies are factoring telework into their continuity of operations plans.
Management
Congressional watchdog agency targeted by lobbyists
Government Accountability Office was lobbied by 292 groups in the last six years, according to independent watchdog group.
Defense
Reports of sexual assaults rise in the military
Defense Department officials expect more victims to come forward because of new confidentiality policies.
News
Travel industry group launches government division
The nonprofit National Business Travel Association hopes to sign up 100 agency travel managers by the end of the year.
Tech
Lawmaker: Higher purchase card spending limit 'inevitable'
Rep. Tom Davis, R-Va., says $2,500 is too low and anticipates an increase in the future.
Tech
Pace of information technology spending to slow, report predicts
Budget constraints, consolidation and leveling off of homeland security spending could end government spending boom.
News
Per diem rates could continue to rise
Basing rates on market conditions will push rates up in October, industry officials say.
Defense
Pentagon renews opposition to chief management officer
Defense officials say new proposed new position will only add another layer of bureaucracy.
News
GSA raises per diem rate in 17 cities
Rates in some cities will increase after GSA declares current rates inadequate.
Management
Groups call for whistleblowers to come forward
Watchdog organizations want information regarding the Office of Special Counsel’s handling of cases in the past 18 months.
Defense
Park Service could get homeland security dollars
The Park Service’s job of protecting the national parks has grown since Sept. 11, according to a lawmaker.
Tech
Watch list of technology projects called ineffective
IT projects that are considered at-risk are not aggregated by OMB.
Tech
GSA chief outlines procurement reorganization
Administrator Stephen A. Perry believes agencies should allow GSA to satisfy their procurement needs.
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