People
Bill would put more eyes on purchase cards
A Senate committee approves a bill that would add oversight by inspectors general on the growing method of government buying through purchase cards.
Acquisition
Restrictions seen hurting disaster recovery
Congressional restrictions make it more difficult for contractors to assist in disaster-response efforts, a report from the Homeland Security Department states.
People
Bill would boost veteran-owned businesses
Contractors and agencies buying on behalf of the Veterans Affairs Department would have to adhere to small-business goals.
People
Williams GSA nomination blocked; options weighed
Bush administration has some options to get around the hold, according to observers.
People
Buzz of the Week: 168 days in the life of the DHS CIO
Richard Mangogna has one of the toughest jobs in government as the Homeland Security Department’s new chief information officer .
People
The FAR’s definitions of competition
The Federal Acquisition Regulation defines what qualifies as full-and-open competition.
People
DOT nurtures competition culture
The Transportation Department shot up the competitive contracting rankings after encouraging employees to focus on competition.
People
A push for more competition
White House, Congress want to see less work done through sole-source contracts.
People
FCW Insider: OFPP's Denett ready to depart
The FCW Insider hears that Paul Denett has informed the Office of Management that he will leave at the beginning of September.
People
Letter: OSD using wrong formula to solve modernization symptoms
A reader writes that the Government Accountability Office should get to the root of DOD's modernization issues.
People
Can agencies take the new iPhones seriously?
With more users clamoring for Apple's latest phones, IT leaders must decide if these phones are smart enough to handle an agency's needs.
Modernization
Dial in the perfect smart phone
Experts explain the key usability features, services and security issues to consider when making a buy.
People
A new management agenda
Paul Light's book discusses the agenda for reform and other challenges in government.
People
Burns: The not so invisible hand
Government Web site managers play an important role in ensuring the right content reaches the right people.
Acquisition
FCW Insider: Robert Shea to leave OMB
OMB's Robert Shea, who has been spearheading the initiatives on performance and transparency, plans to leave in August, sources tell the FCW Insider.
People