Management
New initiatives at Labor Department lead to high scores
Finance chief envisions “something totally different,” and implements a new financial management system.
Management
Contractors, others spar over proposed acquisition rule change
Agencies would be allowed to use contracts based on time and expenses when purchasing commercial services.
Management
Government needs a new management style, scholars say
Networking with contractors and other agencies should be a priority of leaders.
Management
Job competition controversy a replay from previous years
Language limiting competitions once again dropped in the final hour of negotiations; supporters seek new strategy for next year.
Management
Amtrak headed toward failure, says inspector general
Lack of investment has caused delays and deterioration of rail system.
News
Pentagon urged to put executive in charge of financial overhaul
Senate panel investigates persistent management problems and delayed soldiers’ pay.
Management
Congress drops effort to limit Bush job competition initiative
After White House veto threat, lawmakers drop provisions in omnibus appropriations bill that would have limited competitive sourcing effort.
Management
Management challenges abound, says Transportation IG
Amtrak, FAA struggle to balance budgets and maintain quality of train and air services.
Management
Agencies seek to improve job satisfaction rankings
Leadership, managing employee skills rank among most influential factors.
Management
Political appointees not managing for results, scholar says
Report states leaders tend to resist performance measures and need to focus more on goal-setting.
Management
IRS gets clean audit, but problems linger, says GAO
Outdated systems and confidentiality restrictions prevent easy fixes to financial management problems.
News
Election reveals gap between federal union members, leaders
President Bush’s reelection highlights differing opinions on competitive sourcing and cultural issues.
News
GSA violated free speech, union alleges
Request for rally denied because it was competitive sourcing protest, according to union.
Management
Agencies face new rules for managing property
Council ratifies directives to help improve dismal management score card ratings.
Management
GAO debates new auditing rules for agencies
Auditors question whether the public sector should follow private sector regulations.
Management
Advisory group says Park Service needs better science
Outside advisers recommend an in-house team of researchers and improved park monitoring; retirees accuse agency of stalling release.
Management
Federal employee unions upset at their candidate’s loss
Groups vow to work with both sides and urge President Bush to rethink his management initiatives.
Management
Postal Service tinkers with workers’ salaries
Pay for performance should not include factors outside postmasters’ control, group urges.
Tech
Agencies show modest management improvements
Financial management initiatives received the worst ratings on the president's latest score card.
Management
Civil Rights Commission management falls short, report says
GAO says commission has not updated its performance goals and is unresponsive to recommendations for improvement.
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