People
Army, DOD IG disagree over mobile device management
Critical report posted, pulled, then republished with more detailed response.
Digital Government
Hagel plans budget in trying times
DOD needs flexibility and budget certainty to address acquisition, personnel, and overhead costs in smart ways, but is going to have to do its best without them.
Digital Government
Hagel weighs major reforms, Pentagon priorities
Newly-appointed Secretary of Defense vows to confront the major factors responsible for the department's spending growth.
Digital Government
What does international law mean for cyber warfare?
As DOD determines rules of cyber engagement, a NATO-commissioned manual offers guidance of a different sort.
Digital Government
DARPA looking to diversify ranks of contributors
Systems developers who have wanted to work with DARPA will get an opportunity in two-day event.
Acquisition
DOD competes fewer contracts
GAO finds more than 30 percent of Pentagon spending went to non-competitive awards in fiscal 2012.
Digital Government
Pentagon officials juggle priorities, face spending shortfalls
At halfway through the fiscal year, DOD has spent 80 percent of its operating funds. The department's leaders are scrambling to find solutions.
Digital Government
DOD checklist provides guide to error-free bid proposals
The DOD is trying to reduce the number of errors and omissions on bids from companies.
Digital Government
UPDATED: DOD reduces furlough days
The recently-passed continuing resolution is giving defense officials reason to reconsider earlier decisions.
Digital Government
Funding the military of the future
DOD needs a shift in its priorities to effectively plan for America's changing role in the world, experts say.
People
Rebalancing act: DOD's leadership weighs priorities
Although Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel recently directed Defense Department officials to reevaluate the military's most important goals in light of reduced resources, the department remains obligated to a number of things, and negotiating them will require tactical leadership.
Acquisition
IG raps Air Force for contracting lapses
Air Force contracting officers have not consistently followed the rules for issuing solicitations for risky cost-reimbursement contracts.
People
DOD delays furloughs
Civilian DOD employees fearing furlough notices will have to wait a little longer as officials watch the progress of a funding bill.
Digital Government
DOD launches strategic review
Top Pentagon officials will reassess military priorities in light of sequestration.
People
DOD releases furlough timeline
The furloughs do not apply to military personnel, but budget cuts are across the board.
People
DOD says health records program will move forward
Echoing earlier assurance from VA's CIO, DOD says that the departments are still working together on an electronic health records program, although its shape has changed from the original vision.
People
DOD rethinks medal for cyber warriors
A new honor for personnel who contribute to war efforts from remote locations, such as drone pilots or those who fight in cyberspace, is ranked too highly, critics say.
People
Congress, GAO take aim at DOD-VA health records program
The decision to change course on joint medical records after spending $1 billion raises concerns on Capitol Hill.
Digital Government
DOD sequester: Day one
The newly sworn-in defense secretary takes the reins just in time to manage massive budget cuts.
Digital Government
What's next for mobile devices at DOD?
With an implementation plan in place, Pentagon officials begin to discuss the path ahead.
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