People
Agencies need help on public participation standards, report says
Although a few agencies are doing well at getting the public to participate in a meaningful way, most are falling short, according to a new industry report.
Digital Government
The longest 20 seconds of my life
Federal Computer Week News Editor Michael Hardy experienced his first earthquake. Now he asks for your stories.
Digital Government
Rare 5.9 earthquake shakes up D.C. federal buildings
"Did you feel it?" was the question that boomeranged around Twitter in thousands of tweets after an unusually strong earthquake hit Virginia about 90 miles from Washington, D.C.
Acquisition
Regulatory reforms to hit competition, communication
President Barack Obama ordered agencies to modernize and increase the transparency of their regulation of industry and commerce.
Digital Government
You think you're so smart
Being a brainiac may not necessarily be the keys to the kingdom when seeking a government job, according to one recent survey.
Digital Government
Agency uses circumvention tools to advance democracy
Thwarting repression in the Internet Age requires technological innovation, Broadcasting Board of Governors executive Ken Berman says.
Digital Government
USGS crowd sources earthquake reports
The 5.8 magnitude quake that hit Virginia was felt across much of the Eastern seaboard.
People
Does your teleworkers' OT cost you?
Rules about overtime and comp time are not usually stipulated in today's federal telework arrangements.
People
How VA missed $213M in overpayments
The Veterans Affairs Department did an incomplete job of tallying its overpayments in 2010 because it did not fully follow White House guidance, according to VA's Office of Inspector General.
Digital Government
White House memo puts COOs on the hot seat
Chief operating officers are expected to take the lead on cutting wasteful spending and enhancing performance.
Acquisition