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OMB orders agencies to strengthen internal controls
Auditing rules for agencies move a step closer to Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.
Management
OMB to report that job contests saved $1.25 billion last year
The agency is expected to announce increased savings and high win rates by in-house teams.
News
Agencies order contractors to tell workers they don't have to join unions
Federal labor leaders criticize rules issued by the Defense Department, General Services Administration and NASA.
News
CFO Council launches Web site to track agencies’ finances
For the first time, public can view details of government’s financial management performance.
News
Under stress, unions hook new members
Fears surrounding personnel reform, job competitions lead workers to join organized labor.
Management
Agencies should shift to online auctions, scholar says
Internet auctioneer eBay Inc. and similar outlets increase revenues, but few executives take advantage of them.
Management
Homeland Security urged to audit use of special procurement rules
GAO says agency should gather more information about special category of high-tech acquisitions.
News
Rule allows agency officials, not employees, to protest A-76 decisions
GAO proposal implements provision of Defense authorization law clarifying the appeals process.
News
Job competitions need help from HR, report says
Consulting group urges human resources specialists to help competitive sourcing initiatives run more smoothly.
News
Government's record of failed financial audits remains unbroken
Seventh consecutive failed audit surprises few; spending increases alarm GAO.
News
Control over financial systems approval shifts to OMB
Multi-agency organization responsible for approving financial management systems is dissolved.
News
Implementation of anti-discrimination law falls short, say supporters
Announcement that new rules under the No FEAR Act are coming soon is met with skepticism.
News
EEOC sweeps up financial management mess
Agency earns first clean audit; turnaround comes from new financial systems and people.
Management
Private firms won most job competitions at GSA unit
Memo shows a higher win rate than expected for government contractors in A-76 competitions at the Public Buildings Service.
News
NOAA pledges to better disseminate weather information
New policy encourages better communication with private sector; critics say it will expand government role in weather tracking.
Management
Acquisition councils back share-in-savings contracts
Decision will likely expand the use of the controversial contracting method outside of the technology arena.
Management
Agencies get financial reports out more quickly, but quality dips
Fewer agencies received clean audits for fiscal 2004; some say they needed more time.
News
Argument leads to stabbing at USDA headquarters
Suspect in attack on contract employee is believed to know the victim.
Management
Consultants pitch services to federal property managers
New executive order creates sudden demand as agencies have to list inventory and develop strategic plans.
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