Congress May Need to Step In
The report was critical of Amtrak for misapplying scarce resources to fix sleeper cars rather than dilapidated bridges, for example, …More
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Sign up Now! Free eNewslettersReport: Amtrak Management Must Move Away From Operating Subsidies
A report from the Department of Transportation Inspector General has warned of the “critical state of infrastructure renewal at Amtrak,” …More
MSPB Lauds Recruitment at NASA, Cites Leadership Commitment
Support from leadership is one of the more important elements of a successful recruitment program, as “it drives all recruitment …More
Transportation IG Reports on Management Challenges
The Department of Transportation Inspector General has released a report detailing top management challenges to the department for fiscal 2005, …More
White House Orders Increased Hiring at CIA
The White House has directed the CIA to implement 9-11 Commission recommendations to increase staffing levels in support of “CIA’s …More
GAO Finds Little Improvement in DoD Business Operations
Despite human capital reforms, a business management modernization program, a financial improvement initiative, and leadership commitment, the Government Accountability Office …More
Early Praise for TSA Private Screener Program
The Transportation Security Administration “has completed or is developing key policies and procedures for the opt-out program,” the Government Accountability …More
DoD to Transfer Security Clearance Staff to OPM
Reversing a trend starting in the Clinton administration of farming out its security clearance investigative role, and indeed, its authority …More
Overtime Regs Stay on Books
During action late in the congressional session, a legislative attempt to block the new overtime rules that the Bush administration …More
OPM Expands Student Loan Examination
The Office of Personnel Management has told agencies that they should expand their annual reports–due December 31–on their use of …More
Military-Civilian Conversion Becomes Part of DoD FAIR Act
A recent Defense Department directive on compiling lists of jobs under the FAIR Act orders DoD components to weave the …More
More Battles Ahead on Contracting
Action on a wrapup spending bill for the current fiscal year left several issues involving federal contracting-out policy unresolved and …More
GAO: Stronger Management Needed For FAA’s Designee Programs
The Federal Aviation Administration needs to more consistently oversee and apply program policies to the thousands of “designees” it uses …More
Union Official Calls Advisory Council Proposal ‘Absurd’
A union official compared a federal advisory council proposal to install surveillance cameras in government vehicles to ensure that employees …More
New Website Connects SES and Private Sector Employers
The Senior Executives Association, which represents some 6,000 federal senior executives, has launched a Web site to connect senior executives …More
Report Calls for HR Staff and Managers to Co-Develop Recruitment Plan
The report called on HR staff to consult with managers to develop a recruitment plan aligned with agency strategic and …More
Recruitment Needs to Be Treated as Management Function, Says MSPB
Chief human capital officers should work with agency leadership to identify recruitment as a critical management function at all levels …More
TSA Moves Ahead With Biometric ID Card
The Transportation and Security Administration has announced that it began testing the technology and business processes involved with its “transportation …More
FAA Promotes Flight Plan, Receives Award
An association dedicated to advancing strategic thought has awarded the Federal Aviation Administration its 2004 Richard Goldman Strategic Planning Award …More
Senator Derides Management Oversight of Employee Relocation Program
Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, has sent a letter to the director of the Office of …More
GAO: Problems Remain as Security Improves at Postal Facilities
Physical security has increased at certain large postal facilities that perform automated mail-sorting functions, but some problems remain, the Governmental …More
Large Numbers of Computers at Issue
According to OFEE, the United States discarded more than 2 million tons of electronics in 2001 based on a three-year …More
Agencies Sign Environment-Friendly IT Agreement
The Office of the Federal Environmental Executive has signed a memorandum of understanding with eleven federal departments and agencies, “to …More
GAO Calls for More
“More transparent budget justifications” are needed to help Congress determine if the Veterans Benefits Administration’s budget requests reflect the staffing …More
GPRA Seminar
The Office of Personnel Management has scheduled a seminar for Jan. 31-Feb. 4 for mid-level federal managers or management team …More
TSA Launches Private Screener Program
The Transportation Security Administration has announced that it will start accepting applications from commercial airports that want to hire security …More
Senator Derides Management Over Employee Relocation
Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, Charles Grassley, R-IA, has sent a letter to the Director of the Office of …More
GAO: Problems Remain as Security Improves at Postal Facilities
Physical security has increased at certain large postal facilities that perform automated mail-sorting functions, but some problems remain, the Government …More
Agencies Sign Environment-Friendly IT Agreement
The Office of the Federal Environmental Executive has announced that it signed a memorandum of understanding with 11 federal departments …More
GSA Announces Contact Center Contract Vehicle
The General Services Administration has announced a new contract vehicle, FirstContact, designed to provide “a full range of services including …More
