People
IT reform push: Six months later
CIOs offer updates on IT reform progress, challenges and priorities as milestone nears.
Digital Government
Getting rid of the deadwood
“Employees should be retained on the basis of the adequacy of their performance,” according to the sixth Merit Principle.
Digital Government
DOD needs 'cost warriors,' report says
To make the most of tight budgets, the Defense Department needs skilled acquisition experts to spend what they have as effectively as possible.
People
FCC appoints Robert Naylor as CIO
The Federal Communications Commission has named Robert Naylor as its new CIO who will oversee the commission's movement toward cloud services.
Digital Government
OMB wants your ideas on savings
Administration officials will fund pilot projects to test new ways of saving money.
Acquisition
DOD wants truer picture of former feds' jobs
A proposed rule would require companies to assure agencies that they comply with rules governing former federal officials before the companies receive a contract award.
Cybersecurity
New guidelines require agencies to document progress automating surveillance of cyber threats
Reports must describe computerized, continuous monitoring of unusual data transfers and other suspicious activities.
Digital Government
Report recommends new IT acquisition manager positions
Jobs would help establish a bridge between government and industry.
Cybersecurity
Don't blame e-file for identity theft, IRS says
The recent surge in identity theft tax fraud is not linked to the growing popularity of IRS'e-file system, official says.
People
House GOP bill would slash federal workforce by 10 percent
Republican Rep. Darrell Issa of California has introduced a new bill to slash the "explosive growth" of the federal workforce.
People
IT program manager title now official
Agencies are being asked to implement the new IT program manager title as soon as possible.
Modernization
Empowering the new problem solvers
With help from technological tools -- and a word or two of advice -- many more agency employees could make use of data for fulfilling oversight requirements, meeting customer needs and solving other agency problems.
Digital Government