Union Criticizes Laundry Service Cost Comparison
The American Federation of Government Employees has sent a letter to the Department of Veterans Affairs threatening legal action if …More
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“We have a long road ahead before the cyber-structure that underpins our nation’s critical infrastructure is secured from pranksters and …More
GAO Calls on DHS to Step Up Cyber-Security
A new report from the Government Accountability Office calls on the Department of Homeland Security to ramp up its cyber-security …More
More Use of Loan Program Could Help
The recent poll confirmed that college grads are keen to seek out competitive pay and benefits, and where the private …More
For Recent College Grads, Patriotism not Linked to Government Service
If the Partnership for Public Service, a nonprofit committed to promoting government service had its hopes up for the so-called …More
Bill Would Cut Funds at Agencies Not Demonstrating Telework Progress
Language in the $57.5 billion fiscal 2006 Science-State- Justice-Commerce Appropriations bill — passed by the House Appropriations Committee — would …More
Senators Subpoena BRAC Documents
Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee chairman Susan Collins, R-Maine, and ranking member Joe Lieberman, D-Conn., have subpoenaed the …More
Figures ‘Exaggerated,’ Says NTEU
However, the National Treasury Employees Union called the estimates “premature and speculative,” as well as “exaggerated.” “The figures OMB demands …More
OMB Claims Big Savings Through Competitive Sourcing
The Office of Management and Budget has projected savings of $1.4 billion over the next five years through job competitions …More
Defense Postpones First Phase of NSPS
The Department of Defense has announced it will miss its scheduled July 1 start date for the first phase of …More
To Sunset GS System by 2010, Require OPM Certification for Performance Pay
According to the letter, the proposal would allow agencies to design their own performance management systems, but require OPM certification …More
White House to Seek Broad Civil Service Overhaul, Greater Role for OPM
The White House is set to propose overhauling the federal civil service to adopt major features of new personnel systems …More
Senate Committee Backs New GAO Unit
Chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, Susan Collins, R-Maine, and ranking member Joseph Lieberman, D-Conn., have …More
Audit’s Findings Need to be Faced ‘Head-On,’ Senators Say
At a hearing before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee where the report was released, chairman Susan Collins, …More
Audit Faults Program Controls in FEMA Hurricane Handouts
A new Department of Homeland Security inspector general report faults the overpayment and administration of disaster relief funds to Miami’s …More
OMB Sets August 30 Deadline for IT Workforce Plans
The Office of Management and Budget and Office of Personnel Management have issued a tool for agencies to use to …More
Permanent Authorization for ESPCs
Another provision of the act provides permanent authorization for federal agencies to use energy savings performance contracts, which enable agencies …More
Legislation Would Raise Energy Efficiency Standards for Agencies
Legislation being considered by the House would amend energy efficiency and conservation standards for federal property, and addresses personnel issues …More
Three Business Portfolios Make up Acquisition Service
GSA’s proposal said FAS would contain three business portfolios combining existing business lines and contract vehicles, the first being an …More
New Acquisition Management Structure
A GSA chief acquisition officer would report directly to the Administrator and be responsible for establishing acquisition policy and overseeing …More
GSA Releases Outline for New Organization
Following House approval of the General Services Administration Modernization Act, GSA has released a design proposal for its new Federal …More
Report Affirms Navy Whistleblower Allegations
The Office of Special Counsel has announced that it passed on a report to the President and Congress following an …More
Senators Decry Withholding of BRAC Data
Chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, Susan Collins, R-Maine, and ranking member Joseph Lieberman, D-Conn., are …More
OFPP Tightens Workforce Inventory Guidance
The Office of Federal Procurement Policy has revised guidance for classifying functions as “inherently governmental,” “commercial,” or “suitable for competition,” …More
IRS to Close 68 Walk-In Locations
The Internal Revenue Service has announced plans to close 68 of 400 taxpayer walk-in assistance centers. The agency says increased …More
Detailed Justification Required
According to the guidance, materials submitted to OMB in this context should include a first-year cost estimate and if possible, …More
OMB Issues ‘Budget Discipline’ Guidance
The Office of Management and Budget has issued guidance implementing a “budget-neutrality requirement on agency administrative actions affecting mandatory-spending programs.” …More
NASA Needs Strategy to Retain Workers in Expiring Shuttle Program
Under the “vision for space exploration” the National Aeronautics and Space Administration has been directed to retire the space shuttle …More
Audit Prompts Senators to Seek Details on Waste Prevention Plans
Following a critical audit report by the Department of Homeland Security inspector general, Senate committee leaders have asked the assistant …More
OGE Announces Program for Temp Ethics Assignments in Host Agencies
The Office of Government Ethics has announced a program for temporary rotational assignments in the executive branch ethics program. It …More
