Digital Government
OPM Still Lacks Legal Analysis of Proposed Merger with GSA
Lawmakers in both parties expressed outrage at the lack of documents provided to support the Trump administration’s proposal.
Digital Government
Former HUD Executive Indicted in Procurement Fraud Scheme
Eghbal “Eddie” Saffarinia, former assistant inspector general for IT, allegedly steered contracts to a friend’s company and failed to disclose cash payments.
Digital Government
Raskin: OPM-GSA merger 'likely illegal'
At a testy House Oversight hearing June 27, lawmakers from both parties heaped criticism on the Office of Personnel Management for what they're describing as a lack of responsiveness to their requests for documents in support of a plan to merge OPM into the General Services Administration.
Digital Government
FCW Insider: June 28
Top stories, quick hits and other updates from FCW's reporters and editors.
Digital Government
Agencies Meet Small Business Contract Goals
Eight receive an A+ procurement rating, the Small Business Administration says.
Digital Government
Three states responsible for half of all paperless e-voting machines in 2018, survey finds
Policymakers and experts know that paperless DRE voting machines are confined to a small number of states, but new survey results demonstrate just how concentrated the problem is.
Digital Government
How Some Agencies Are Rethinking Transparency
It’s not just about posting products for the public, it’s about sharing how an agency got there, federal officials said.
Digital Government
Hurd says tech can secure the border
Border sensors and a common tech platform are keys to border security, not a wall, said Rep. Will Hurd.
Digital Government
How a VC model can help government 'spin in' commercial innovation
Federal agencies should adapt external engagement models from corporate venture capital to take advantage of innovation in the commercial sector.
Digital Government
House Approves 3.1% Pay Raise and Blocks OPM Furloughs, Merger
Lawmakers dealt the Trump administration’s proposal to merge OPM and GSA another setback.
Digital Government
FCW Insider: June 27
Top stories, quick hits and other updates from FCW's reporters and editors.
Digital Government
'People Are Crying When They Come Into Work:' Unions Protest OPM-GSA Merger
Lawmakers said they will try to amend an appropriations bill to block the acting OPM director from following through on her threat to lay off 150 agency employees.
Digital Government
The EIS transition: 5 things to think about
The transformative $50 billion governmentwide telecommunications contract Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions gives agencies the chance to escape the "like-for-like" trap.
Digital Government
FCW Insider: June 26
Top stories, quick hits and other updates from FCW's reporters and editors.
Digital Government
People-First Policies Will Help Close the Government’s Skills Gap
Human capital strategies should be baked into long-term strategic plans, a GAO executive said.
Digital Government