People

House bill would put FEMA 'on steroids'

It also proposes keeping the troubled agency part of DHS.

People

Johnson to head GSA's Integrated Technology Services

John Johnson came to the General Services Administration in 2000 after working in telecommunications policy and oversight positions at the Defense Department.

People

Davis demands more attention to GSA

Congressman expresses approval of Doan nomination

Acquisition

Vets battle for more contract wins

A new GWAC could bring more business to some vet-owned companies.

Acquisition

GSA gets authority to offer early-outs and buyouts

Move is one of several measures GSA is taking in an effort to address the faltering business performance of some divisions.

People

E-gov scores drop

OMB tells agencies to make sure Congress understands e-government's importance.

Acquisition

UPDATED: Senate committee OKs GSA modernization bill

Approval brings the agency closer to revitalizing itself amid large challenges.

People

OMB touts the value in best-value

Administration wants Congress to remove its A-76 restrictions

People

GAO urges more oversight of Alaska Native Corporations

SBA must step up its oversight of such entities to ensure that the designation is not abused, a new GAO report states.

People

GovBenefits.gov celebrates fourth anniversary

Labor Department's Web site gets a birthday party.

Digital Government

Administration looks to 2008 budget

An OMB official issued a memo to guide agencies as they look ahead.

Cybersecurity

Davis: FISMA could prevent 'cyber Pearl Harbor'

The cybersecurity requirements should be more than just a paper exercise, lawmaker says.

People

Davis: Government needs to share

He said the federal government is weak in sharing information, taking action to meet challenges and investing in federal employees.

People

Government sites realize less is more

They're trying to mirror Google's simplicity.

Digital Government

Vendors pitch software to take over routine tasks

Automation lets computers keep the lights on so employees can focus on their work.

People

Database to help prepare for disasters

OFPP is pushing for an online database consolidating disaster-related experts and contracts.

People

GAO: Treasury's report system falls short

The oversight agency recommends ways to develop the Governmentwide Financial Report System.

People

GAO: IRS needs guidance policies on projects

Modernization policies are still not in place, but IRS says they will be by March 2007.

Acquisition

OMB wants Congress to lift best-value tradeoff limits

Agencies should be free to choose the best service provider based on cost and quality, OMB reports state.

Acquisition

Vet-exclusive procurements to come by June

Revenues from small businesses owned by service-disabled veterans are up.