People

IG warns that mandatory audits could strain resources

While setting statutory requirements, IGs need the authority to set their own priorities and point their resources where they are most needed.

Digital Government

Work in IT? Bill would have you say goodbye to OT.

IT professionals are up in arms over a proposal that would wipe out overtime pay for those who get paid on an hourly basis.

Digital Government

Drone was gathering intelligence when it went down in Iran, U.S. officials say

Controllers reportedly lost contact with the prized stealth unmanned aerial drone last week over western Afghanistan.

Modernization

If you think you'll save money with cloud computing, think again

More than half the organizations surveyed say they saw little or no financial gain after their transition, but most reported other benefits.

People

Government employment still appeals

A survey finds that students rank federal agencies among the top places to work.

Ideas

Navy considers the power of Google

People

DARPA names winner in shredder challenge

DARPA announces a winner for its shredded-document challenge, designed to find out more about handling and exploiting sensitive documents.

People

Interior, GSA ask industry about incentives

Officials are asking industry serious questions about incentives that might entice the best companies and their best work.

Digital Government

Prepared for Mobile Work?

People

Workforce expert: Third year of pay freeze likely to happen

The defeat of the latest effort to extend the pay freeze doesn't mean feds are safe from further attempts.

Digital Government

Federal Coach: Using data to make better decisions in your agency

Government agencies collect data that can be valuable to managers who oversee teams trying to achieve their agencies’ goals and missions. And government leaders can use this data to pinpoint problems, highlight successes and figure out better or more efficient ways to run programs.

Digital Government

Verizon becomes first firm to offer certified online ID protection

Feds approve telecom giant to offer digital identity security for federal personnel and visitors to dot-gov websites.