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Ethics chief resigns amid concerns over Trump
The head of the office responsible for managing executive branch ethics policies announced his resignation almost six months before his term's scheduled end.
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Lawmakers press on Census finances and leadership
Lawmakers from the House have raised concerns about the uncertainty of financial estimates of the costs of the 2020 census, while senators are urging President Trump to swiftly name a permanent director.
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DOD CIO explains FITARA fail
In June, DOD received an F+ for its implementation of the Federal Information Technology Acquisition Reform Act, but the CIO says his department is working to bring up its marks.
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A Fourth of July shout-out to civil servants
Steve Kelman shares a personal exchange that argues against the lazy bureaucrats stereotype.
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New report details infighting amid founding of GSA tech hub
The sudden departures of senior GSA acquisition leaders were spurred by an increasingly bitter internal battle, according to a whistleblower investigation.
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9 GOP reps oppose cuts to federal retirement system
A group of House Republicans including D.C.-area lawmaker Barbara Comstock announced opposition to cuts aimed at federal employees and retirees in Trump's FY18 budget request.
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Lord tapped to lead DOD acquisition
The Trump administration has nominated Ellen Lord, president and CEO of defense contractor Textron Systems, to serve as undersecretary for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics.
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PSC wants OMB to tweak its regs memo
The move to eliminate and streamline federal agency reporting and small business payment regulations needs some sharpening, the industry group says.
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HHS taps former Louisiana health official for CTO post
The new HHS CTO was the head of Louisiana's department of health and has previous HHS experience.
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The real key to technology transformation
CIO authorities are important, but communication and governance cannot be overlooked when it comes to achieving FITARA’s objectives.
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VA chief: fast firing authority will improve morale
President Trump is expected to sign a bill granting new authority to fire and discipline VA employees on an expedited basis. Secretary David Shulkin thinks the measure will help improve flagging morale at the agency.
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What to look for in leadership and organizational performance
Steve Kelman reports that better data is producing a mini-revolution in scholarship about public-sector management.
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House Dems push back on Trump's pension cuts for feds
In a letter addressed to the House's speaker and minority leader, Democratic lawmakers rebuked the White House for proposed cuts to the federal workforce in the fiscal year 2018 budget request.
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COOs can make government work better -- if they're hired
Agency chief operating officers can take the lead in improving government efficiency, according to a new report.
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VA accountability bill clears Congress
The House approves a Senate bill that gives the Veterans Affairs secretary new authority to discipline and fire problem employees while enhancing whistleblower protections.
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How digital service teams fit in the new administration
Digital service teams hope their clout and support from the administration can break through decades-old cultural barriers and empower the federal IT workforce at large.
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FITARA progress stalls on scorecard 4.0
After steady improvement on previous scorecards, agency progress on Federal Information Technology Acquisition Reform Act implementation stalled on the fourth round.
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Two execs to leave GSA in wake of reorg
Tom Sharpe and Kevin Youel Page are resigning in the aftermath of a reorganization that changes the face of the Federal Acquisition Service.
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Trump to create new council, office to fast-track infrastructure projects
President Trump aims to speed the federal permitting process for infrastructure projects and make it more transparent for project managers and the public.
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White House official chided for violating Hatch Act
White House Social Media Director Dan Scavino Jr. was chided by an federal watchdog for stumping against a sitting congressman, a violation of the Hatch Act.
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