Digital Government

What does sequestration really mean for DOD?

The super committee's failure to identify $1.2 trillion in budget cuts was expected to trigger a nightmare for DOD, but is it happening?

People

HUD's Niedermayer retiring

Chris Niedermayer ends 33 years of government service.

Acquisition

Collaboration needed now more than ever

Industry and government need each other if they're to manage the new world of budget tightening.

Digital Government

Feds angry at possible pay freeze extension

To say feds have had enough is an understatement, according to readers who chimed in on the proposed extended pay freeze.

People

How to leverage front-line managers as change agents

Focusing attention on activities that truly drive workforce productivity allows managers to spend more time doing the things that count, writes Adam Cole of the Corporate Executive Board.

Acquisition

Acquisition official: 'Don't chill the dialogue' with industry

Contracting officers have cover from acquisition policies and rules to open the lines of communication.

Digital Government

Federal Coach: How to handle the person who questions everything

Tom Fox answers a question from a reader regarding an agency's guidance and the Federal Acquisition Regulation. Tom is pleased that federal employees are interested in learning the details of the FAR and suggest to start with private meetings. Read what he suggests to do next.

Digital Government

Lacking oversight, agencies self-police their own aircraft safety standards

Agencies emphasize self-supervision at an aviation safety forum.

Digital Government

Tweet this: Some popular agencies have poor social media skills

A new dashboard ranks feds' engagement with Twitter followers and find that popularity doesn't always improve the dialogue.

Digital Government

TRICARE kicks off procurement for Defense/VA pharmacy system

Electronic system eventually will manage 190 million prescriptions a year for the two departments.

Acquisition

How common biases can mess with spending decisions

Three biases often make it difficult for leaders to reach a consensus, writes Decision Lens' Kevin Connor.

Modernization

How data center consolidation prep work has its own rewards

Inventory management efforts can help agencies save money in numerous ways, writes Christopher Stacy, a senior associate at Pace Harmon.

Modernization

After the executive order: Will IT devices prove their worth?

President Obama's Nov. 9 executive order has a clear intent: To limit the number of IT devices.