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
GSA aims to consolidate federal IT commodity buys
GSA officials propose creating as many as 10 blanket purchase agreements covering laptops, desktops and other popular IT products.
Digital Government
Federal Coach: Take a break! To disconnect or not to disconnect on vacation
Even leaders need to take break. The Federal Coach explains why.
Digital Government
The supercomputer race
Asia, the United States and Europe are neck-and-neck-and-neck in supercomputing power.
Modernization
What happened to SOA?
Accenture's CTO reflects on the winding path of technological innovation.
People
Customer service in government: not like selling burgers
Federal agencies are being told to improve customer service, but it's not always a straight path forward.
Digital Government
Where we stand
The Atlantic Century II report shows that America is at risk of losing its place as a global innovation leader.
Modernization
The perils of a mobile-first IT strategy
Many FCW readers are not keen on the idea of mobile devices replacing their old-fashioned desktop computers.
Modernization
Cloud reputation hurt by cybersecurity worries
Former CIO Vivek Kundra promoted cloud technology as a way to save money, but some feds are concerned about its security.
Digital Government
Silencing social media: Censorship or maintaining order?
As angry young people rioted in the streets of London, the prime minister suggested blocking access to social media.
People
Kundra's successor: Can the next federal CIO deliver?
Vivek Kundra's appointed successor, Steven VanRoekel, faces a tough assignment in carrying out the IT reform plan.
Acquisition
The ghosts of small businesses past
Critics say SBA's small-business score cards are meaningless because small businesses aren't actually doing the work.
People
What telework might look like in 10 years
In a decade, the word 'telework' will be as outdated as a rotary phone, writes Force 3’s Chris Knotts.
Digital Government
The best of the federal blogosphere
Don't rap and drive; Protecting security spending; Don't drink the water; Tag! You're it.
Digital Government
Innovation's falling fortunes
Many fear that America's status as a global leader is diminishing despite a progressive agenda at the White House and the optimism of just a few years ago.
People