Management
Lawmakers seek earlier financial audits, fewer improper payments
Executives share strategies for improving financial performance.
Management
Contractor duels with Air Force over accusations of wrongdoing
Agency warned contracting officers of rules’ violations, which the company denies.
Management
Chief financial officers highlight their job challenges
Blurred roles of CFOs and information officers create confusion, said senior official.
News
Lawmakers stand ground on Pentagon job competition rules
Defense Department seeks repeal of legislation requiring contractors to offer employees health benefits comparable to those of federal workers.
Management
President renews pledge to reform personnel system
Budget proposal hails management agenda as a money-saving tool.
Management
Nuclear security agency needs more scientists, GAO says
Contractors responsible for nuclear facilities face expiring contracts and mass retirements.
News
OMB gives Smithsonian failing grades
Compared to large agencies, the home of the nation’s museums ranks poorly on management initiatives.
Management
Agencies struggle to reduce improper payments
Latest numbers show benefits programs dish out too much money.
Management
Agencies to get new guidance on use of commercial products
Legislation pressures agencies to give up costly customization and adapt to what’s available.
Management
SBA under pressure to probe contracting issues
Big companies accused of misrepresenting themselves as small businesses to win federal contract dollars.
News
OMB to seek governmentwide personnel reform
Proposals for mandatory program evaluations also will be included in the president’s fiscal 2006 budget proposal.
News
Defense practices and interagency contracting labeled ‘high risk’ by GAO
Student financial aid and financial management at FAA and the Forest Service are crossed off the high-risk list amid overall progress.
News
Agriculture facility uses hiring freeze to reduce job loss from competition
Displaced employees will be offered vacant positions as technicians and clerical workers.
News
OMB reports job competitions saved $1.4 billion last year
Total increased from $1.1 billion in fiscal 2003, giving more momentum to competitive sourcing initiative.
News
OMB lowers management grades of four agencies
Unusual move may signal a tougher approach to reform efforts in President Bush’s second term.
Management
Performance-based energy savings contracts may cost government
A form of share-in-savings contracts allow quick investment but cost agencies more in the long-run, says report.
News
AID relies on outside help in relief effort
Contracts with Defense Department and grants to nongovernmental organizations enable the agency to pitch in after tsunami disaster.
News
Financial management reform bill on the way
House subcommittee chairman wants to simplify reporting requirements implemented over the past two decades.
Management
Publications give executives new management tools, ideas
RAND book provides “mental warm-up exercises;” IBM report tells careerists and appointees how to get along.
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