Defense
Congress orders Pentagon to review sexual misconduct policies
The 2005 Defense Authorization bill requires the Pentagon to standardize policies, review the military justice system and expand the task force examining the service academies.
Tech
Agencies expand smart-card programs
Millions of the credit card-sized devices will be distributed in the next few years.
Pay & Benefits
Thrift Savings Plan funds continue steady growth
Funds gained across-the-board in September.
Defense
Pentagon group developing another sexual assault report
Critics call for action and express skepticism, citing numerous studies already completed.
Defense
Contractor disputes watchdog group’s criticism of Defense Travel System
Claims that the travel management system is wasteful and cumbersome are inaccurate, says DTS contractor.
Defense
Proposed changes to Pentagon sexual misconduct policy draw mixed reaction
Comprehensive proposal not widely supported by Congressional Women's Caucus, which was expected to spearhead passage of the bill.
News
Contractor to run governmentwide hotel booking program
Travel services company tapped to manage the Federal Premier Lodging Program.
Defense
Pentagon criticized for closed-door meeting on sexual misconduct
Meeting held to develop policy on reporting allegations of assault and misconduct and treating victims.
Defense
Task force to investigate Navy and Army academies
In the wake of an Air Force Academy report, the congressionally mandated task force will make recommendations in a year.
Tech
Citizen satisfaction with some federal Web sites lags
Panelists say improving sites can save agencies money.
Defense
Justice official defends PATRIOT Act
But Democratic, Republican senators seek to rein in some of the law’s provisions.
Management
Agencies urged to conduct to extensive analyses of purchases
GAO recommends agencies adopt a popular private sector analysis method to help lower the cost of goods and services.
Tech
GSA upgrades purchasing Web site
New system allows buyers to search by category, which may shorten buying time.
News
Airline ticket discount program cost drops
The City Pair Fare program will cost $101 million less in fiscal 2005 than it did in fiscal 2004.
Management
Lax oversight at national labs led to purchase cards abuse, GAO says
Reports cite areas in the labs' internal control systems that allow for wasteful purchases using government money.
Management
Administrative costs at overseas outposts up sharply
Cooperative support system is underused, leading to duplication of services and waste, GAO says.
News
Standard per diem rate will increase in fiscal 2005
Travel industry official critical of data used to set new rates.
Management
Panel takes up public’s declining trust in government
Nonpartisan group’s project shows downtrend, and panelists attempt to identify how to reverse it.
Defense
9/11 commissioner pushes Congress to act on recommendations
Former congressman pushes for laws making it easier for the government to hire and retain quality personnel to help fight the war on terrorism.
Defense
Senate panel weighs urgency of intelligence reforms
Timing of implementing reforms debated, along with the merits of the proposed national intelligence czar and other changes.
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