Acquisition
How agencies can cut contracting costs
As agencies tighten their belts, contracting is ripe for cost savings, writes columnist Steve Kelman.
Acquisition
The hidden cost of strained government/industry relations
Despite efforts to foster dialogue, the relationship between government and industry seems to be on a downward spiral, writes consultant Jaime Gracia.
People
Internal struggles further muddy future of AKO
The Army and Defense Information Systems Agency are moving ahead with enterprise e-mail, but whether it will replace Army Knowledge Online -- an increasingly critical concern -- remains uncertain.
Digital Government
FBI releases new iPhone app for identifying missing children
Federal Computer Week
Digital Government
Large solar flare likely disrupted radio systems in the Mideast
That event and a separate incident that forced officials to reroute commercial flights foreshadow future problems, scientist says.
Digital Government
Draft report urges greater access to proposed rules for non-English speakers
Law professor also recommends agencies make it easier for the blind and citizens with low-bandwidth Internet to read and comment on regulations.
Digital Government
Favoritism and other pernicious practices
More than a few feds have indicated that they believe favoritism is alive and well in the federal workplace.
Cybersecurity
State defends security system against GAO
A GAO report rankles agency officials, who believe criticisms go too far.
People
FAA employees would get back pay under new bill
A House member has introduced a bill to provide back pay and benefits to furloughed Federal Aviation Administration employees.
Cybersecurity
OMB head sets bold new course for CIOs
Today's CIOs are investment analysts, recruiters and security officers for their agencies' information, according to a new memo.
People
White House pushes industry to hire vets
The White House urges industry to hire veterans as their unemployment numbers reach into the millions.
Modernization
FBI releases new iPhone app for identifying missing children
Is there something missing from the FBI's new Child ID mobile app for missing children? Some parents and users think so.
Acquisition