Management

Agency managers mostly pleased with job competitions, survey finds

Employees and contractors both think the competitions are stacked against their side, though.

Management

Researchers say few jobs are lost to competitive sourcing

Job losses to private contractors are largely a myth, report finds.

Management

Agencies get new orders to report on costs, savings of job competitions

Contractors, labor unions welcome reporting requirements, insisting they’re at a disadvantage compared with the other side.

Defense

Senate committee revamp said to fall short of 9/11 panel recommendations

Critics fear overhaul may change focus, priorities of Senate Governmental Affairs panel.

Management

New bill would protect jobs held by severely disabled federal workers

Opponents say legislation would interfere with competitive sourcing initiatives.

Defense

Immigration, customs agencies still struggling to coordinate efforts

Field officials tell GAO that communication is improving, but the effort to coordinate efforts among three Homeland Security agencies still faces challenges.

Defense

DHS faces new financial management rules

President Bush signs legislation requiring DHS to have Senate-approved CFO and internal control audits.