Defense
OMB requires new acquisition certification for managers
Under three-tier system, program and project managers will get training and certification for procurement-related work.
Management
Science agencies' media policy draws fire
Policy prevents scientists at two agencies from making personal statements in interviews on federal property or during work hours.
Defense
Lawmakers hear flurry of reasons for failure in Iraqi police training
Lack of training in civil subjects, stresses on staffing and poor contract oversight blamed for setbacks.
News
Army Corps IT workforce to shrink 60 percent in overhaul
Agency official says increased efficiency will come from standardization, centralization.
Management
Bill would bar tax delinquents from federal contracting
OMB opposes measure, saying it would short-circuit suspension and debarment rules.
Defense
Senators question millions in defense firm's award fees
KBR received generous payments despite criticisms almost every month relating to costs and contract management.
Management
Settlement allows Army Corps to shift IT work
Losing bidder Northrop Grumman had appealed decision to award work to team made up of federal employees and contractors from Lockheed Martin.
Management
NASA waiver to job competition rules brings in more outsiders
Nonagency bidders won 89 percent of new research and development awards under special competition procedure.
Management
Clinton’s management ideas echo ‘reinventing government’ effort
Observers welcome early focus on federal management, look for details on proposal to trim 500,000 contractors.
Tech
IRS seeks to guide taxpayers to Internet and phone help
Plan would aim to preserve access to face-to-face consultations, but expand use of less costly services.
Defense
Fate of Treasury contracting shop remains in limbo
Contractors and customers express concern over service continuity; Army medical centers among FedSource customers.
Management
Smithsonian problems include $2.5 billion maintenance, repair list
High-profile members of the institution's oversight board may not be able to put in the necessary time and attention, senator says.
Management
Union leader advocates more resources for IRS, better use
Agency budget contains legislative proposals aimed at taking a $29 billion bite into the tax gap over 10 years.
Management
Industry fights measure to bar contractors for immigration violations
Senate-passed spending bill contains language that would penalize contractors breaking immigration laws for up to 10 years.
Management
Bush sidesteps Congress to appoint labor relations, regulatory nominees
Recess appointment brings a Democrat to three-person board adjudicating disputes between unions and agencies.
Management
OMB readies new guidance on measuring job competition savings
Agency official says public-private competitions in 2006 are expected to generate $800 million in savings over five years.
Management
Labor, Transportation, VA win kudos for performance reports
Officials discuss possibility of requiring agencies to include more performance information in budget justification documents.
Management
Rule would require contractors to report tax debts
Unpaid taxes would be grounds for suspension or debarment if rule becomes law.
Management
Audit finds few problems with IRS outsourcing program
Lawmakers push to cancel program; updated program revenues might not be available before more contracts are signed.
Management
Interior seeks to settle Indian trust fund disputes for $7 billion
Litigants say proposal is unacceptable, object to the bundling of a class action suit with tribal cases.
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