Digital Government
Dodaro is new comptroller general
Gene Dodaro was sworn in Dec. 30 as the comptroller general of the United States and head of the Government Accountability Office.
People
White House steps up federal recruiting efforts
The Obama administration will start programs to establish clear paths for the recruitment and hiring of students and recent graduates for entry-level federal jobs.
People
Obama issues pay freeze order
President Barack Obama issued an executive order late Dec. 22 to carry out the two-year federal employee pay freeze that was signed into law that day.
Digital Government
House passes agency performance bill
The House approved a bill to improve the tracking of federal agency performance late Tuesday after some procedural maneuvers.
People
Senate approves fed employee pay freeze
The Senate has approved a continuing resolution to fund the government through March 4 that includes a two-year pay freeze for all civilian federal employees.
Digital Government
Agency funding rules could challenge Obama's IT reform plan
When Federal CIO Vivek Kundra unveiled the White House IT management reform plan earlier this month, he said one of its toughest elements would be aligning the budget process with the technology cycle.
People
Government's new IT career path is critical, sources say
The Obama administration is proposing the creation of a specialized career path for IT program managers who will lead projects from start to finish.
Digital Government
Agency performance bill falls short in House
A bill to improve the tracking of federal agency performance didn’t get enough votes to pass.
People
DOE freezes contractor employees' pay
The Energy Department will implement a two-year freeze on salary increases and bonuses for department contractors who manage day-to-day operations at certain agency sites, including national laboratories.
Digital Government
Senate passes bill to improve agency performance
The Senate has passed legislation that would require federal agencies to set measurable performance goals and improve coordination to avoid duplication.
People
Senate weighs federal employee pay freeze
Following House approval last week, the Senate is considering a two-year pay freeze for all civilian federal employees.
People
CIO's changing role to bring new power
Within the next six months, the Obama administration is aiming to redefine the role of agency CIOs by shifting their responsibility from policy-making to portfolio management.
People
DOD starts IT personnel exchange
The Defense Department will start a pilot program to allow federal IT employees to get a temporary glimpse of private sector work.
People
Snow-day telework rules loosen up
The Office of Personnel Management announced a new "unscheduled" telework policy for federal workers who are unable to commute to work due to severe weather or other emergencies.
People
How to make telework work
The Telework Exchange recommends steps agencies should take to implement the Telework Enhancement Act signed by President Barack Obama last week.
Cybersecurity
OPM credits IT for shorter security clearance process
The Office of Personnel Management credits its advanced use of IT tools for cutting the time it takes to process federal personnel security clearances.
People
IT management reform: Here's the plan
OMB unveiled a 25-step plan to keep government programs from running into trouble.
People
House approves two-year federal pay freeze
The House today passed legislation with a two-year pay freeze for all civilian federal employees.
People
Industry says ambitious White House IT reform plan is doable
Industry members are praising the Obama administration's 25-step implementation plan for IT management reform, saying that many of its action items align with popular commercial practices.
People
White House serious about killing some IT programs
The Obama administration today released a plan to overhaul federal IT management that includes improving or terminating at least a third of underperforming projects in the next 18 months.
Almost There!
Help us tailor content specifically for you: