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Sunday, September 7, 2008

OMB gives Networx a boost
OMB makes it harder for agencies to use contract vehicles other than GSA's Networx program for services that Networx offers.
(Posted September 5, 2008)

5 priorities still worth pursuing
The original elements of the PMA will remain priorities in the future, observers say.
(Posted September 1, 2008)

New OPM rule will let agencies refine areas for job cuts
The Office of Personnel Management states rule change will settle inconsistencies in existing reduction in force regulations as agencies move some employees to other pay systems.
(Posted August 15, 2008)

Obama, McCain: The same coin?
Shared priorities, unavoidable realities bring candidates together on some issues.
(Posted July 28, 2008)

Buzz of the Week: An inconvenient fiscal truth
Will "I.O.U.S.A." make next year's FCW Movie Madness? Probably not, but the independent film doesn't shy away from discussing the United States' struggles with the budget, savings, trade and leadership.
(Posted July 7, 2008)

Ariz. assembles project experts
State officials say they are reaping the benefits of a training and certification program.
(Posted July 7, 2008)

Intell leaders heed pay concerns
Leaders of the intelligence community make a point of getting employee input on pay-for-performance plans.
(Posted June 30, 2008)

Buzz of the Week: GSA’s Williams: Kudos and questions
The timing of the Jim Williams' nomination raises question that muddle an otherwise positive turn of events.
(Posted June 30, 2008)

What do schedules contract users think?
General Services Administration has some questions for federal customers.
(Posted June 30, 2008)

Satellite surveillance program dogged in approps bills
Privacy advocates who worry the program could be used to spy on Americans seek more details.
(Posted June 27, 2008)

Treasury said to need better controls for report
Major weaknesses hurt the Treasury Department's processes used to prepare the annual governmentwide consolidated financial statement, the Government Accountability Office finds.
(Posted June 26, 2008)

GSA short on customer input
MAS advisory panel seeks more feedback from agencies.
(Posted June 25, 2008)

Meagher: Information security has few friends at the top
Security requires having an agency’s senior executive team say it will happen, Interior's deputy CIO says.
(Posted June 23, 2008)

Security pieces come together
Deadlines for several federal cybersecurity initiatives are coming due this summer.
(Posted June 23, 2008)

Agencies to conduct acquisition self-evals
OFPP says effective internal controls would help ensure that agencies can manage their contracts and reduce procurement waste, fraud and abuse.
(Posted June 16, 2008)

GAO union optimistic about pay
Bill to grant pay raises to hundreds of GAO employees who were denied them under the agency’s restructured pay system might become law.
(Posted June 13, 2008)

Agencies seek data exchange standards
Working group collaborates and shares documents in a wiki as they develop standards for formulating federal agency budgets.
(Posted May 19, 2008)

State and local: Housing slump hurts IT makeovers
Local governments must defer IT upgrades or seek innovative sources of revenue.
(Posted April 21, 2008)

Causey: That's what I call stimulus
What does an alligator have to do with an economic stimulus plan? You'll have to read on.
(Posted March 31, 2008)

OMB seeks to improve value of internal controls reporting
The Office of Management and Budget will hold forums to figure out how to make controls for financial reporting more valuable to agencies.
(Posted March 13, 2008)

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5 tech tools with lasting appeal
An election year and a stagnant economy aren’t slowing government’s appetite for new tech.

Acquisition:

5 pieces to the GSA pricing puzzle
A panel of procurement experts has five key questions about the role of competition in GSA pricing.

Policy:

5 priorities still worth pursuing
The original elements of the PMA will remain priorities in the future, observers say.

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