Digital Government
D.C. goes public through social networks
The hub of governmental power earns the top spot of being connected through Facebook, Twitter and chat rooms.
Modernization
Obama's open government goes under review
A House subcommittee will hold a hearing to review data entry problems and to evaluate the Obama administration’s efforts at transparency.
People
Army program signals future of recent acquisition reforms, official says
Government overseers question if Army officials will successfully carry out reforms on buying weapons systems.
People
Connolly works to make green concepts practical
Mindy Connolly, GSA's new chief acquisition officer, takes a practical view of federal procurement policy.
Acquisition
SBA changes anti-suspension, debarment culture, IG says
Some SBA officials believe enforcement foils their agency's mission.
Digital Government
House passes funding through March 18
Congress is working to avoid government shutdown that would take place March 4. A continuing resolution passed today by the House of Representatives would continue funding for most federal agencies through March 18.
Acquisition
OFPP's Gordon shy about opening meeting results
Experts want more information from the meetings assessing agencies' oversight to protect the government from abusive contractors.
Digital Government
The downfall of volunteerism: The report
There was a no report because there was no time to finish the report.
Digital Government
Procurement leader blasts mandatory debarment proposal
A one-size-fits-all recommendation for suspension and debarment doesn't account for the extreme situations faced by contractors in war zones, OFPP head testifies.
Acquisition
GSA names new acquisition chief
New GSA official, working in an earlier position, helped draft the president's memo on reducing the government's footprint on the environment.
Digital Government
Federal government shutdown FAQ
The impending government shutdown is raising a a lot of questions about what's to come and what employees should do. Here are some answers.
Digital Government
Law lets men, mules continue forward without funds
If money for supplies runs out, an old law can save the day.
People
Government shutdown could leave many in limbo
Shutdowns are largely political moves, but many people, pay and procurements hang in the balance.
People
Benefits of contract management need no proof
Many experts support the notion that investing more resources in contract management will yield savings. But they question whether we need to test the theory.
Digital Government
Government shutdown: Will chaos reign?
The shift to a skeletal crew of essential employees during the government shutdown of the 1990s “was, in many instances, disorganized and illogical at best, and oftentimes chaotic," the Congressional Research Service says. If the government shuts down in March, will it be any smoother?
Digital Government
Jenkins to be FAI director
Federal Acquisition Institute's acting director gets full-time position.
Digital Government
Is competitive sourcing ready for a comeback?
While competitive sourcing has been a no-show for several years, a new provision signals a change in the future toward the Bush administration's policy.
People
Despite big budget cut, SBA would get more funds for IT, oversight
President Barack Obama wants funding for the Small Business Administration's core agency work, including spending on IT, building up SBA’s workforce, and protecting programs from fraud.
Acquisition
Portman gets contracting subcommittee spot
Ohio Sen. Rob Portman replaces Massachusetts Republican Sen. Scott Brown as ranking member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee's Contracting Oversight Subcommittee.
Acquisition
GSA official tackles slow policy review process
Acquisition officials are looking closely at three areas of the procurement process that must be fixed to make a faster, smooth-running system.
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