Defense
Chertoff discusses goals, responds to critics
DHS’ performance has "improved quite a bit in the past two years," department's chief says in an interview with National Journal .
Defense
Pentagon cited again for weak oversight of Iraq contractors
Defense officials can't be sure they’re getting the services they paid for and lack an accurate count of contractors, auditors say.
Management
Small firms squeezed by growth in multiple-order contracts
Researchers find small businesses are taking home a shrinking share of these contracts.
Defense
Acquisition listed among DHS management challenges
Department needs better systems for reporting contracts and a stronger strategy to oversee a major border security project, inspectors say.
News
GSA weighs change to relocation program
Agency officials say a different method of calculating fuel surcharges for transportation services would save agencies money.
News
Bush signs postal reform measure
Law marks culmination of years-long campaign to overhaul postal operations.
Defense
Key senator says Democrats will not be soft on terrorism
Increased oversight doesn't mean leniency on terrorism, incoming chairman of Judiciary Committee says.
Defense
Systems to monitor flu pandemic not ready
Most actions in plan to prevent, monitor and respond to an outbreak are on schedule so far.
Management
Executive branch courts Hill staffers left jobless after elections
White House officials have told GOP lawmakers and their staffs that the administration froze many political slots to absorb furloughed Republicans.
News
GSA fails in bid to take over NASA technology contract
Observers say NASA has been doing a good job of managing the contract vehicle, which offers agencies across government the opportunity to purchase specialized technology.
Defense
Telecom panel calls for more emergency preparedness funding
Advisory group approves report recommending more funding for R&D for enhancements to electric grids.
Tech
GSA struggles to keep up in tech sales
Agencies are moving to non-GSA contract vehicles to meet their IT needs, analysts find.
Oversight