People
Why not more software reuse?
Blogger Steve Kelman believes the federal government could make big gains by making it a priority to reuse software wherever possible.
Modernization
OMB to push for big changes in IT management
The federal government is doing a major rehab on how it oversees and manages the $70 billion in annual IT spending.
Digital Government
Alaska firms could lose special status in new legislation
Sen. Claire McCaskill's bill would remove exclusive provisions for the companies owned by Alaska Native Corporations.
Acquisition
GSA acquisition team gets down to business
Some leaders aren't hailed with cheers and thunderous applause. Instead, they make people realize it’s time to get to work.
Acquisition
Acquisition workforce gets half-hearted support, survey shows
A new survey shows a widening chasm between the trajectory of policy and what acquisition workers see as benefits.
Cybersecurity
FEMA's contracting oversight is lax, auditors say
The Federal Emergency Management Agency in trouble over allegations that it failed to comply with a 1972 law in monitoring some contracts, according to a new audit.
Acquisition
Air Force creates new acquisition office
Small business is set to remain a top priority as the Air Force works to improve its contracting, purchasing and requirements processes.
Digital Government
Coalition urges withholding changes in the withholding tax
The Government Withholding Relief Coalition, a group of 113 associations, is urging the lame-duck Congress to delay tackling the withholding tax change for two years, if it cannot simply repeal the measure.
Modernization
NARA e-mail service on the fritz
Efforts to replace faulty network equipment have been complicated by problems with U.S. trade law.
People
10 ways to improve IT project management
In advance of OMB’s upcoming big announcement, blogger Alan Balutis offers up some last minute suggestions on how to improve IT management.
Acquisition
Officials recognize breakthroughs in bulk buying
Agencies, acting differently and under new pressures, are reconsidering strategic sourcing's benefits.
Acquisition
Procurement experts weigh election results
Shifting political balance in Congress could bring changes to procurement, IT.
Acquisition
IT innovation might be at risk under new Congress, former Rep. Davis warns
Former Rep. Tom Davis (R-Va.) predicts that the new House GOP majority will be zealous in scrutinizing agency IT innovations for possible cuts.
Digital Government
Green procurement resembles 1970s' NBA
Green procurement will see the same changes through the years as did the National Basketball Association's styles.
People
GSA's Kempf: Acquisition services must be more user-friendly
The FAS needs to help acquisition employees do their jobs better and speed up FAS’ ability to meet customers’ requests, a top official says.
People
2 quick fixes for better programs
Oral presentations and post-award conferences can improve the likelihood of program success, writes Jaime Gracia.
Acquisition
White House vows to reduce improper payments
White House officials respond to a report that details billions in improper payments to dead people.
Acquisition