Whistleblower Bill Hits Hangup
Legislation to increase rights of federal whistleblowers that had been on a fast track for approval before Congress adjourns for …More
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The Small Business Administration has begun an aggressive campaign to hire loan officers and construction analysts to work in its …More
DHS Launches First Responder Communications Office
The Department of Homeland Security has launched an Office of Interoperability and Compatibility to facilitate communication among state and local …More
GAO: DoE Needs to Better Track State Implementation of NCLBA
The Department of Education needs to improve the way it tracks how states are implementing key provisions of the “no …More
DoE to Consolidate Field Functions, Appoints Business Center Director
With the appointment of a new director — Jack Craig — to its Cincinnati-based consolidated business center, established in June …More
OPM, HHS Launch Fitness Nudge
The Office of Personnel Management and the Department of Health and Human Services have launched a six-week “healthier-feds physical activity …More
GAO: Steady Adoption of Smart Cards Among Federal Agencies
The adoption of smart cards throughout federal agencies is steadily increasing according to a new report from the Government Accountability …More
Computer Networks Now Offers Unlimited Monthly Internet
Service to All of Federal Manager’s Daily Report Readers Computer Networks, Inc. Is pleased to announce that FEDweek Readers can …More
Adjustments to DoD Accounts Could Be More Visible, Says GAO
Better information could improve visibility over adjustments to the Department of Defense’s research and development funds, the Government Accountability Office …More
Report Lauds Alternatives to ACWA Assessment Method
The report called attention to innovative alternatives to the ACWA assessment, and training and experience point methods, such as the …More
Employee Selection Methods Ineffective, Says Report
The process of selecting candidates for federal employment is too often “outdated and ineffective” for assessing skills and qualifications, according …More
Computer Networks Now Offers Unlimited Monthly Internet
Service to All of Federal Manager’s Daily Report Readers Computer Networks, Inc. Is pleased to announce that FEDweek Readers can …More
Adjustments to DoD Accounts Could Be More Visible, Says GAO
Better information could improve visibility over adjustments to the Department of Defense’s research and development funds, the Government Accountability Office …More
Report Lauds Alternatives to ACWA Assessment Method
The report called attention to innovative alternatives to the ACWA assessment, and training and experience point methods, such as the …More
Employee Selection Methods Ineffective, Says Report
The process of selecting candidates for federal employment is too often “outdated and ineffective” for assessing skills and qualifications, according …More
House, Senate Split Differences on Acquisition Workforce
During the conference on the Defense bill, negotiators also once again split the difference between the two chambers regarding management …More
SES Reforms at DoD Planned
Several other provisions of the Defense budget measure now awaiting President Bush’s signature would improve benefits for several special categories …More
Contracting Restrictions Kept in Measures
Despite opposition from the White House, Congress is acting to keep several provisions restricting the contracting-out program at two major …More
New Publication Announcement: The Federal Employees
Legal Survival Guide fedweek.com/Publications Passman & Kaplan announces the October 2004 publication of the SECOND EDITION of the Federal Employees …More
2004 Service to America Medal Recipients Announced
Federal employees from eight agencies have been awarded Service to America Medals — created in 2002 by the Partnership for …More
MSPB Retools e-Appeal
The Merit Systems Protection Board has announced an upgrade to e-Appeal, its online appeal filing system, that will allow participants …More
DoD Needs Compliance Plan for Private Sector Funding Limits, Says GAO
The Department of Defense has incomplete public-private funding data and lacks a plan to ensure compliance with private sector allocation …More
New Publication Announcement: The Federal Employees Legal Survival Guide
fedweek.com/Publications Passman & Kaplan announces the October 2004 publication of the SECOND EDITION of the Federal Employees Legal Survival Guide. …More
OPM, HUD Attempt to Fix Hiring Process
The Office of Personnel Management has announced that it is partnering with the Department of Housing and Urban Development to …More
GAO: VA Faces Large Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Case Load
The Department of Veterans Affairs needs more information to determine if it can meet an increase in demand for post-traumatic …More
New Publication Announcement
fedweek.sparklist.com Passman & Kaplan announces the October 2004 publication of the SECOND EDITION of the Federal Employees Legal Survival Guide. …More
Army Boosts Conversion of Slots to Civilian
The Army has ordered an increase in the number of positions it intends to convert from military to civilian status, …More
IRS Needs Full Set of Goals and Measures to Evaluate ETC Process
The report said IRS has taken some actions to evaluate the effectiveness of Section 1203, but that it “has not …More
Provision to Fire IRS Employees for Misconduct Questioned
Members of Congress and the Internal Revenue Service are questioning the effectiveness of Section 1203 of the IRS Restructuring and …More
Contractor to Manage Government Lodging Program
The General Services Administration has awarded a one-year, extendable contract to CW Government Travel Inc. to manage the federal premier …More
