Opinion


Editorial: Be prepared!

In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, two phrases come to mind. One is the Boy Scouts' motto: Be prepared. The other is snafu.

Editorial: Can we talk?

Federal employees deserve a fair system, and they have legitimate concerns about tying pay to performance.

Editorial: What's the difference?

What difference will the GSA reorganization make?

Aronie: That's 'Dee' to my friends

A chance meeting ends up recruiting a partner in the quest to 'get it right'

Kelman: Purchase cards: Priceless

Feds mostly avoid buying at retail prices when a relevant contract is available

Editorial: The need for privacy officers

On-going policy dilemmas justify the creation of a position that focuses exclusively on privacy issues.

Sprehe: FBI gets it right

Bureau requires systems to be certified as complying with existing standard.

Sprehe: Promises not yet fulfilled

Clinger-Cohen has been a major step forward in government management.

Editorial: A brave new world

Despite the dangers, we believe blogs can be both interesting and useful for our readers.

Editorial: Demonstrating results

If the focus is truly on results and competency, it is clear that women will succeed.

Editorial: Share and share alike

If collaboration works the way it is supposed to, it should allow agencies to focus rather than get distracted by nonmission-critical issues.