In Every Issue
Letters
“Wired for Trouble,” “The Human Factor,” “One Small Step for Managers” (Sept. 15); “Best Bets: Top Contracting Shops Share Their Secrets” (Aug. 15)
Editor's Notebook
Measuring Public Value
Studies from the private sector offer new ways to analyze government programs.
In Every Issue
The Buzz
Polygraphs, homeland security purchasing and locking down government laptops.
Political World
Hidden Treasure
A puzzling Census Web site impedes support for the bureau's mission.
Defense
ADVICE+DISSENT: Intelligence File Movin' On Up
Promotion-hungry intelligence employees get new rules of the road.
Management Matters - Advice And Dissent
Chain Reaction
Systems thinking gets planners to consider the downstream effects of decisions.
Defense
Group warns global travelers about computer searches
Union representative says screeners are "just doing what they're told" in standard operating procedures set by Homeland Security Department officials.
Defense
Background checks may help 9/11 families with lawsuits
Dozens of family members of 9/11 victims and their lawyers have been fighting to get access to information on the 2001 attacks.
Tech
Treasury telecom procurement keeps bidders in suspense
Process of evaluating proposals – which were due Aug. 28 in the latest twist – is taking longer than expected.
Defense
Report: Improve measures to assess building security centers
The Federal Protective Service should find better ways to evaluate dispatch centers, such as tracking the time to respond to alarms, GAO says.
Defense
Defense begins issuing new identification cards
Upgrades to make cards compliant with presidential mandate are expected to boost efficiency, protect privacy and guard against identity theft.
Defense
Air Force seeks to strengthen satellite defense system
Satellites are key in goal of linking military units across the globe using sophisticated battle command computer networks.
Management