Digital Government
Industry warns lawmakers to stay neutral on technology
A bipartisan duo proposing IT reforms has caught the attention of some concerned business groups.
People
IRS needs funds, policy changes to fight ID theft
IRS officials told a House panel that the fight against tax fraud is hampered by rules on data sharing and budget constraints.
Modernization
After 3 years, Apps.gov to go dark
GSA announces that all SaaS offerings should go through GSA Advantage starting Dec. 1
Acquisition
House Small Business chairman skeptical of GSA's new schedules model
Demand Based Model "demonstrates a lack of understanding of how small businesses operate," Rep. Graves suggests.
People
Will protest fees have other costs?
Proposed fee for filing bid protest is small, but could have unintended consequences.
People
VA turns to electronic payments to save money, improve work
New rule takes effect Dec. 27, makes previously voluntary system mandatory.
People
GSA launches data dashboard for GWACs
According to GSA's Mary Davie, the new tool addresses needs voiced by both agencies and contractors.
People
5 ways feds can interoperate
ACT-IAC report on information sharing stresses early planning, promises cost savings.
People
OFPP wants to edit cost accounting standards exemptions
Proposed rule change would replace detailed list with general guidelines.
People
Mark Day: How agencies boost savings
The director of GSA's Office of Strategic Programs knows how agencies can become more efficient in today's budget climate.
People
OPM's guide to second-term staffing
The Office of Personnel Management's "Presidential Transition Guide to Federal Human Resources Management" outlines how to deal with incoming and outgoing administration employees.
Digital Government
Agencies promise better investment oversight
GAO cites need for better analysis of legacy IT systems and the $54 billion spent running them in FY 2011
Digital Government
Coburn criticizes DOD as 'Department of Everything'
The Defense Department spends money on making beef jerky, analyzing Twitter users and developing fun iPhone apps, senator charges.
Acquisition
Experts applaud DOD Better Buying plan
The Defense Department is generally on the right track with its Better Buying Power initiative, experts say. Some refinements, however, could improve it.
People
Want to be FAS Comissioner? Better hurry!
GSA has extended the deadline to apply for a vacant leadership post, but not by much.
Acquisition
DOD advances Better Buying Power effort
Officials want DOD's workforce to move past solutions that just fulfill requirements, in favor of creativity and leadership.
Acquisition
Air Force rapped for inappropriate contract costs
The Air Force inapporpriately authorized more than $100 million in payments for a handheld device contract, IG finds.
People
IRS CTO's effort to improve software development bears fruit
Four years ago, Terry Millholland implemented systematic process improvement systems at IRS. The efforts are beginning to show real results.
People
New members of Congress bring agency experience
Congress may benefit from executive-branch experience coming with some of the incoming freshmen.
Acquisition
DOD's Kendall pushes data for better buying
Experts generally applaud effort to improve defense acquisitions, with a cautionary note.
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