Management
Safavian found guilty on four criminal charges
Former procurement official to remain at liberty before Oct. 12 sentencing.
Management
Senate panel holds hearing on procurement policy nominee
Committee likely to approve Denett before July 4 recess.
Management
Senator seeks probe into alleged scientific censorship
White House science office pushes new NASA policy as model for other agencies.
Management
SBA seeks comments on proposed women-owned business program
Implementation would satisfy November court order.
Management
House votes to block outsourcing of tax collections
Transportation-Treasury appropriations bill provision would freeze 2007 funding for contractor program.
Management
Legislator defends OMB program evaluation tool
Amendment to Labor-HHS spending bill would block use of ratings.
Management
Defense says Safavian made ‘innocent errors’ as trial ends
Prosecution paints defendant as advancing lobbyist Jack Abramoff’s interests over the public’s; former procurement chief will appeal if found guilty on all counts.
Defense
VA opposes bill to let veterans hire lawyers
Legislation being pushed in House and Senate would allow vets to use legal counsel to help in obtaining benefits.
Management
Iraq IG cites successes in reconstruction oversight
Legislators call for more congressional hearings to probe alleged fraud and mismanagement.
Management
Senate approves measure to strengthen purchase card oversight
Committee praises provisions for small business purchases.
Management
New GSA chief promises ‘actions, not words’
Lurita Doan pledges to get prospective contractors listed on schedules within 30 days.
Management
Safavian: Advice to Abramoff did not cross line
Former GSA official says he never questioned trip costs, blames government ethics learning curve for some actions.
Management
GSA solicits input on IT contracts worth $65 billion
Agency modifies requests for proposals to fit more closely with OMB plan for government technology investments.
Management
Prosecution nears end of case against Safavian
GSA ethics officer says she was unaware of Abramoff’s interests in GSA-controlled properties.
Management
Report: Some appointees improperly got career jobs
“Burrowing in” to the civil service is an accepted practice, but must follow merit system procedures, GAO notes.
Management
Legislator asks OMB to make Treasury drop telecom contract
Rep. Tom Davis, R-Va., reiterates support for GSA’s Networx solicitation, condemns Treasury’s rival plan.
Management
Defense seeks immunity for witnesses in Safavian trial
Lawyer for former procurement chief says otherwise witnesses will invoke the Fifth Amendment, depriving defense of evidence.
News
Trial of former procurement chief begins
Prosecutor alleges Safavian lied, misled officials about dealings with Abramoff; defense lawyer argues the two were simply friends.
Management
Army Corps delays announcing winner of contest for IT jobs
Number of positions involved has shrunk from 1,350 to 1,100 as employees await result.
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