Digital Government
Supercommittee gives up
The special committee assembled to identify more than $1 trillion in budget cuts has thrown in the towel.
Digital Government
Federal Coach: Getting federal employees and managers on the same page
In the last six years, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) raised its ranking 24 spots and now sits at #1 in this year’s Best Places to Work in the Federal Government. FDIC initiated a set of management reforms geared toward improving employee culture and morale – a good reminder to federal leaders that doing the hard work can improve employee job satisfaction, commitment and ultimately performance.
Cybersecurity
Experts caution against overreacting to potential water plant hack
Former officials say a possible breach of a utility control system needs further analysis to identify the cause.
Cybersecurity
DHS changes approach to border technology
The Homeland Security Department is developing 'capability-based' purchasing framework.
People
Digital diplomacy: Facebook users build good will for Obama Indonesia visit
The U.S. embassy in Jakarta has applied digital diplomacy with a popular Facebook page attracting fans in Indonesia.
People
OMB orders cut in management services contracts
OMB has a goal of reducing spending on management support service contracts by 15 percent by the end of fiscal 2012.
Acquisition