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Fellows to study business transformation
The Defense Department program will offer midlevel officers and managers a yearlong experience in business transformation.
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GSA regions struggle to generate revenues
Internal figures show regions earning far less in IT Solutions business than planned so far this year
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JTRS office says streamlined development could save billions
Study suggests R&D costs could be cut up to $6B by moving to an incremental approach to development.
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Denett to be named OFPP director
Paul Denett brings more than 30 years of experience to the table.
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Bibb: GSA focused on critical issues
Loss of revenue, reorganization issues and improving relations with Congress are among the most important topics for the agency's survival, acting administrator tells colleagues.
Cybersecurity
DHS asks for Secure Border bids
The Homeland Security Department has touted the initiative as a comprehensive way to control the border and enforce immigration laws.
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DOT: Help us save money
Virtualization will enable the Transportation Department to consolidate separate applications and servers in a virtual data center.
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Editorial: A time for openness
GSA faces a perilous time. The agency should have a public vetting of its finanials if it is going to fully move on.
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GAO: DOE needs better small-biz program management
Energy needs a plan to collect and use performance information to improve small-business results, report states.
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Senator examines SBA work
Senator probes agency’s effectiveness, questions practices and seeks ways to measure progress
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Turning GSA around
The agency can again take on the role of facilitator between government buyers and industry
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The proverbial fox guarding the henhouse
Every project needs two project managers with distinct roles to avoid conflicts of interest
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No longer a performance model, TSA’s ITMS provides lessons
DHS IG finds that the contract lacked the proper performance measures
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Senate approves GSA reorg
The agency can proceed with formation of the Federal Acquisition Service.
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Bush nominates new GSA administrator
Senate approval still needed before GSA can move forward with its reorganization plan
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House, employees urge more NASA R&D funding
House Science Committee leaders argue that NASA needs more money for innovation than the fiscal 2007 budget request would offer.
Acquisition
House approves GSA reorganization
But the General Services Administration still needs a nod from a Senate panel before moving forward with its consolidation plan.
Cybersecurity
Lack of oversight endangers missile defense
The inspector general and defense analysts point to network security and policy missteps.
Modernization
Nadler: Know your rights
Companies must take certain steps to protect their proprietary products.
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