Features
Building A Better Carrot
Pay for performance is on the rocks and agency budgets are tight, but dedicated managers still find ways to reward and recognize employees.
Tech
Trust and logistics key to standard employee ID cards
It will take several years to enroll everyone in program to give credentials to federal employees and contractors, observers say.
Management
Clinton’s management ideas echo ‘reinventing government’ effort
Observers welcome early focus on federal management, look for details on proposal to trim 500,000 contractors.
Tech
New grades prompt closer look at cyber standards
IT security officials from larger agencies express more confidence in accuracy of annual report card.
Defense
Key senator backs creation of 'czar' for Iraq reconstruction
Sen. Joseph Lieberman says he envisions such an official being primarily responsible for the non-military aspects of "post-conflict management."
Defense
Marines deploying Osprey aircraft overseas for first time
Critics say fundamental design and reliability flaws have yet to be resolved, argue use in combat would be premature.
Defense
Union, immigration agency move toward new contract
Agency still is operating under an agreement reached before the formation of the Homeland Security Department.
Management
Human capital officers' council outlines structural changes
Group’s annual report to lawmakers notes extended involvement in training academy, realignment of subcommittees.
Defense
Immigration enforcement raid sparks outcry
Escalation in action by the federal government has drawn state and local complaints.
Defense
Katrina reconstruction effort lacks long-term strategy
Project is at a “critical turning point," GAO official says; Louisiana senator takes hard line on funds for rebuilding levees.
Management
Senate panel backs stiff penalties for war profiteering
Measure would allow prison sentences of up to 20 years and fines of $1 million or twice the gross profits from the scheme.
Pay & Benefits
TSP Withdrawal Quiz
A short series of questions to help you through the process of assessing the options for withdrawing funds from your Thrift Savings Plan account.
Defense
DHS official pushes launch of new nuclear detectors
Detectors carry a hefty price tag of $350,000 per unit, a big increase over the $80,000 the current machines cost.
Defense
Panel votes to require agencies to report data mining activities
Measure gives heads of agencies engaged in or developing a data mining program 180 days to submit a detailed report.
Tech