Modernization
Interior seeks to safeguard mobile devices
The Interior Department seeks ways to protect information and networks when employees carry agency mobile devices to foreign lands.
People
Is a paperless government by 2019 too much to ask?
To accomplish the goals laid out in the Obama administration's recent records management directive will take money, IT and employee training -- three things the government is short on these days.
Modernization
DISA, GSA round out SATCOM business model
The agencies award a $2.6 billion contract as part of the Future Commercial Satellite Communications Services Acquisition program.
People
Federal officials push for greater info protection
A proposed rule would obligate contractors to provide protective measures for information provided by or generated for the government.
People
Does Congress have time to change contingency contracting?
As agencies choose to disregard recommendations, members of Congress consider ways to enact the changes anyway.
Acquisition
Treasury wants more women, minorities as contract employees
The Treasury Department is considering adding a clause to future contracts encouraging contractors to have more women and minorities among their employees.
Cybersecurity
DHS considers rule change to protect subcontractors
The Homeland Security Department is suggesting changes to the Homeland Security Acquisition Regulation designed to prevent 'windfalls' for contractors.
People
Union aims to prove its members' worth
NTEU survey says Americans believe the government needs to commit more resources and manpower to areas such as food safety, veterans’ assistance, and nuclear safety.
People
OMB demands agencies trim IT for 2014
New guidance requires agencies to propose IT cuts, reinvestments.
People
Senator not done questioning VA on conference costs
Follow-up questions on VA's conference costs include a basic one: Just how much did VA spend?
People
Obama delays financial disclosure deadline
Congress and the president adjust some deadlines in the STOCK Act, but opponents still object to public disclosure.
Modernization
Army adds requirements to logistics system
The Global Combat Support System will give the Army better insights into managing its supplies.
People
Performance management challenge: It's the (fiscal) environment, stupid.
Do agencies have too much to deal with already to do justice to OMB's latest performance management revisions?
Digital Government
Is mobility the way out of customer satisfaction stagnation?
Consumers are largely satisfied with federal websites, but their opinions seem to be unchanging. Could more attention to mobility nudge the numbers upward?
People
VA under investigation for excessive spending
VA comes under congressional, IG scrutiny for possible spending abuses connected to training conferences.
People
Grkavac to step down at trade association
After more than 31 years of service, Olga Grkavac is retiring from TechAmerica.
People
Is Tangherlini getting traction or spinning his wheels?
The acting GSA administrator has been applauded for his aggressive review of agency spending. But can he bring lasting change?
Acquisition
How a few words could change small-business set-aside picture
The Obama administration is trying to change some wording in the acquisition rules make it easier to set aside R&D solicitations.
Acquisition
Lack of clearance reciprocity costs millions, survey shows
Contractors say they could fulfill their duties more efficiently and save the government money if security clearances were accepted more broadly.
Modernization
GSA's proposed cloud brokerage grabs industry attention
There have been so many responses to a recent RFI that GSA has extended the deadline to allow for more, agency says.
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