The Holme report also says management lapses led to the outdoor storage of 5,200 barrels of liquid plutonium wastes, a practice that was unauthorized.

Mr. Parks grew even more pugnacious when he was asked whether he should resign to take responsibility for the management lapses.

The ability of rescuers to save themselves and others was hobbled by technical problems, a history of tribal feuding and management lapses.

Northrop candidly acknowledged "management lapses and errors in judgment" at its electronics division, where the guidance system for the MX is made.

The newspaper cited studies for Congress indicating that Indians lost billions annually in mineral royalties because of the bureau's management lapses.

Northrop has acknowledged "management lapses" and has replaced senior officials in its electronics division.

It has remained shut because of structural problems, technical errors and management lapses.

Prosecutors said management lapses led to the accident.

They say that low-rise developments will not automatically solve management lapses or housing shortages.

Last month two community boards endorsed the grant request, though Board 6 also called for "oversight to rectify recently reported management lapses and abuses."