GAO Adds to “High Risk” List
The Government Accountability Office has added four government programs and operations to its “high-risk” list for the 109th Congress, that …More
Federal Manager’s Daily Report
Sign up Now! Free eNewslettersOMB Downgrades Management Scores at Four Agencies
The latest Office of Management and Budget scorecard dropped the scores for four departments in one of five management agenda …More
Deadly Sins Proposal Also Repeated
The administration also is seeking once again to revise the “10 deadly sins” policy at the IRS, a program that …More
FECA Charge-Back Targeted Again
The Bush administration once again is seeking to change the way costs are accounted for in the Federal Employees Compensation …More
Big Task for Managers Ahead
Under the new DoD personnel system–as at DHS–there will be a significant responsibility for managers to set performance expectations for …More
Some Areas of Difference
When compared with the DHS rules, the DoD program will have some areas of difference, however, reflecting differing authorities in …More
DoD Plan Tracks DHS in Many Areas
The Defense Department’s proposed rules (in Monday’s Federal Register) to put in place its “national security personnel system” track in …More
White House Pledges to Continue Removing ‘Legislative Restrictions’ to e-Gov Consolidations, Competitions
According to the White House’s 2006 budget proposal, “the administration will continue to work with the Congress to remove legislative …More
Wider Personnel Reform Idea Debated
In the 2006 budget the Bush administration has announced it will be pushing to reform personnel systems across government to …More
DSS Transfer Underway, OPM Configures Management Positions
The Office of Personnel Management has announced that it configured key management positions in the integration of 1,800 employees from …More
DoE Launches Diploma Mill Website
The Department of Education has launched a website – www.ope.ed.gov lists – featuring a “master list” of accredited schools that …More
DoD Lacks “Strategic Approach” to Address Guard and Reserve Shortfalls
The Department of Defense lacks a strategic framework with human capital goals to ensure the future availability of National Guard …More
Course: Effective Supervision
Management Concepts has scheduled a course for March 7 — 9, and for subsequent dates and locations throughout 2005, for …More
OPM Launches CHCO Website, Online Hiring Resource Center
The Office of Personnel Management launched two new online resources, a website for the chief human capital officers council, and …More
IG Says Poor Management and Oversight Led to Large IT Failure
A report from the Justice Department’s Office of Inspector General cites early “poor management decisions, inadequate oversight, and a lack …More
FAA Awards Lockheed $1.9 Billion to Operate Automated Flight Service Stations
The Federal Aviation Administration has announced that it tapped Lockheed Martin to operate the agency’s automated flight service stations, a …More
Warning on Hiring Capability Sounded
According to Max Steir, President of the partnership, “the government is in triple jeopardy,” because the talent pool available to …More
Study Says Jobs Openings are in Security, Public Health, Engineering
A new study by the Partnership for Public Service and the National Academy of Public Administration identifies security, public health …More
OMB Establishes Contracting Advisory Panel
The Office of Management and Budget has created an acquisition advisory panel to review government contracting, the use of commercial …More
OPM Issues Final Buyout Regs
The Office of Personnel Management has issued final regulations on the use of voluntary separation incentive payments, or buyouts, that …More
GAO Calls for Data Driven Analysis of Personnel Needed for Defense Strategy
The Office of the Secretary of Defense needs to conduct a “comprehensive, data-driven analysis” to determine how many active personnel …More
GAO Lauds NNSA Contractor Workforce Management
The eight contractor-operated National Nuclear Security Administration weapons facilities generally have developed and implemented a multifaceted approach to recruit and …More
OPM Issues IT Training Guidance
The Office of Personnel Management has issued chief human capital officers guidance on creating performance standards for IT training, required …More
Legal Rights in Appeals Also Changing
One significant change ahead at DHS in the area of employee appeals will be consolidating into one the separate processes …More
Expectations, Accountability to Be Stressed
Under the new DHS pay for performance system, managers and employees will jointly develop performance expectations. Traditional performance elements and …More
The DHS Version of Pay for Performance
The Department of Homeland Security’s new personnel system, which Bush administration officials want to use as the model for other …More
FAA Gives Air Traffic Control Graduates Option of Postponing Start Date
The Federal Aviation Administration has issued a rule that would allow graduates of schools in its collegiate training initiative to …More
IRS Employees Get Retroactive Leave after Abrupt End to Incentive Program
Employees of the Internal Revenue Service’s Ogden Campus in Utah have been awarded retroactive leave after winning arbitration upholding a …More
NASA Expands Financial Management Contract
NASA has announced that it is expanding its contract with Science Applications International Corporation of San Diego by $48 million–to …More
OPM Forum on SES System Administration
The Office of Personnel Management held an interagency executive resources forum on Jan. 26 for agency human capital professionals responsible …More
