Management
Senators to Bush: Get tough on high-risk problems
Two prominent Republican senators want the Bush administration to tell agencies to get serious about resolving the government’s toughest management challenges.
Management
Federal government fails fourth annual audit
For the fourth straight year, the federal government will fail its annual financial audit, Comptroller General David Walker said Monday.
Defense
Pentagon computer system leads to cost overruns
A recent inspector general audit turned up a $409 sink that could replace the Pentagon’s legendary $600 hammer as the latest symbol of government waste.
Pay & Benefits
House budget panel votes for military-civilian pay parity
The House Budget Committee has approved an amendment that would ensure federal military and civilian personnel receive the same average pay increase next year.
Management
Bush links FAIR Act lists to outsourcing goals
Agencies must put up for competition at least 5 percent of the positions on their Federal Activities Inventory Reform Act lists over the next fiscal year, OMB has announced.
Management
Bush outsourcing plan may revitalize fizzling FAIR Act
A growing number of observers say challenging agency outsourcing lists under the FAIR Act is a waste of time. But a Bush administration plan to put hundreds of thousands of jobs up for competition may change that.
Almost There!
Help us tailor content specifically for you: