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A tribute to the Voice of America

Steve Kelman defends an American institution.

  • By Steve Kelman

Procurement isn't always just about procurement -- a tale from Ukraine

Steve Kelman steps back from the news of the day to examine a key aspect of the democratic transformation in Ukraine since the country's peaceful revolution in 2014.

  • By Steve Kelman

Is performance measurement a fad that has now come and gone?

Steve Kelman warns that a constant priority under the previous four presidents is getting far less attention from the Biden administration.

  • By Steve Kelman

What’s next for FedRAMP?

Over the last 18 months, as the COVID-19 pandemic pushed agency networks to the brink, FedRAMP’s role in ensuring secure federal IT systems has become more critical than ever.

  • By Stephen Kovac

Editorial: How to assemble a CTO

Given the right role and authority, the CTO could prove to be a valuable asset to the president and an ally of the CIOs.

  • By John Stein Monroe

Welles: Be patient as transition unfolds

Some proven advice can help federal employees weather the changes a new administration brings.

  • By Judith Welles

Kelman: Young workers like some rules

Agencies can keep employees longer with rules that guide but don’t confine creativity.

  • By Steve Kelman

McDonough: How to make the jump to industry

Some tips on how to find a satisfying and financially rewarding job in the private sector.

  • By Frank McDonough

Kelman: Management trumps oversight

Contracting oversight should not be mistaken for good management.

  • By Steve Kelman

Editorial: A new day for CIOs

The Obama administration has indicated that chief information officers should be career employees.

Allen and Alston: Delex case won’t hurt schedules

GAO decision shows advantages of schedules program.

  • By Larry Allen and Carolyn Alston

Petrillo: Keep watch on ‘rule of two’

A recent ruling by GAO could have far-reaching ramifications for IDIQ contracts.

  • By Joseph J. Petrillo

Editorial: Acquisition on the agenda

The federal government will pay a price for not shoring up its acquisition workforce.

Editorial: The case for the status quo

Career feds must find a way to convince the new team to retain initiatives that are worth preserving.

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Petrillo: Did McCain mean it on cost-plus?

McCain must know that a ban on cost-plus contracts is impractical and won’t solve the overrun problem.

  • By Joseph J. Petrillo

Burton: Cost-plus: The debate never ends

Cost-plus contracts have utility, and the government should use them when appropriate.

  • By Robert A. Burton

Editorial: A call for nominations

Federal Computer Week begins accepting nominations for the 2009 Federal 100 awards program this week.

Schlarman: New FISMA is the wrong solution

Revised legislation should sink and not resurface until the next administration and Congress take office.

  • By Glenn Schlarman

Burton: Past performance, future results

Agencies should make better use of information on contractors’ previous work, but it starts with better records.

  • By Robert A. Burton

Editorial: MAS panel on right track

GSA has a vested interest in ensuring the Multiple Award Schedule program runs as effectively as possible.

  • By John Stein Monroe

Welles: Fiscal year follies

The start of a new fiscal year offers an opportunity for dialogue about what lies ahead.

  • By Judith Welles