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.