People
Editorial: Purchase cards: Priceless
It is easy to forget the hoops that government employees had to jump through to make smaller purchases a decade ago.
People
Springer wants OPM to lead by example
Director says an employee-developed strategic plan now guides the agency.
Acquisition
VA drops PCHS for SEWP
The agency will use a NASA contract rather than continuing its own program.
People
VA to use NASA SEWP IV contracts
The agency chooses to drop the PCHS program when the current contract expires in April 2007.
People
Senate committee approves OFPP nominee
Paul Denett's nomination to take over procurement policy agency now goes to full Senate.
Acquisition
Maryland saves millions on reverse auction
The state's Department of General Services recently saved more than $7 million on an electricity supply contract it awarded through an online auction.
People
DOD competition measure could go governmentwide
The Services Acquisition Reform Act's Section 803, which requires DOD agencies to try for at least three bids before purchasing services, could expand to all agencies.
People
DHS: Controls, training needed to combat waste
Procurement officials addressed a Government Reform Committee report that identified 32 DHS contracts worth $34.3 billion that involved “significant overcharges, wasteful spending, or mismanagement.”
Acquisition
Input predicts GSA schedule decline
A slump in the services business will contribute to a 1 percent decline overall for fiscal 2006, according to the market research firm.
People
House passes VA small business bill
The Veterans Small Business and Memorial Affairs Act of 2006 provides incentives for VA to award more contracts to small businesses owned by veterans and disabled veterans.
Modernization
Beleaguered GTSI sheds reseller model
After suffering a ‘perfect storm’ in 2005, company officials steer new course.
Modernization
UPDATED: Verizon signs FTS 2001 extension
The contract will bridge the expiring contract to the new Networx pact, which has not yet been awarded.
People
DHS disputes GAO card audit
GAO accuses DHS of using weak controls on purchase cards, but agency says the criticism is overstated.
Acquisition
Virginia gives contractors tax relief
State puts an end to a system that kept companies guessing about some transactions.
Acquisition
First eco-friendly computers certified
Meanwhile, a new report encourages e-cycling initiatives.
Cybersecurity
DHS disputes GAO purchase card criticism
The department says the assessment of card abuse is overstated.
People
CIOs, CFOs must collaborate, panel says
As financial management systems evolve, their roles are becoming more intertwined, IAC/ACT panel participants said.
People
Senators advocate database on federal funding
A new bill would create a resource for the public to see how the government uses taxpayer money.
Cybersecurity