2006 Chiefs Directory
People People
Chief human capital officers still are working to convince agencies that people matter.
2006 Chiefs Directory
Slow Start
Three years after their creation, chief acquisition officers are hard to find.
2006 Chiefs Directory
Concentrating Power
As agencies consolidate technology, chief information officers are growing stronger.
2006 Chiefs Directory
Fiscal Responsibility
Chief financial officers have their hands full accounting for agency spending.
2006 Chiefs Directory
Chief Challenges
The management agenda of the decision-makers in finance, information technology, procurement and personnel.
Tech
Report: Agency loss of personal information widespread
Some agencies have failed to track data breaches or notify the affected individuals, House committee finds.
Defense
New law sets deadlines for cargo screening, port ID cards
DHS must issue final regulations by Jan. 1 for a program that will screen port workers against terrorist watch lists and issue them secure identification cards.
Management
Iraq reconstruction failures tied to contracting breakdowns
As the longest-serving members of project teams, contractors often run the show in Iraq, author of new book says.
Tech
GSA finalizes merger of contracting organizations
Amount of authority the consolidated acquisition office will have over regional offices is not settled.
Management
New government report card coming in late 2007
Nonprofit group aims to measure workforce quality, leadership and public support.
News
Bush's public campaign appearances don't match 2002 pace
Bush made four appearances in August and four in September, compared to 13 in August 2002 and eight in September 2002.
Defense
Bush signs port security measure
Bill requires radiation detection technology at 22 of the busiest U.S. ports by the end of 2007.
Pay & Benefits