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Outdated systems and confidentiality restrictions prevent easy fixes to financial management problems.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.