Acquisition

Why procurement reform hinges on industry help

Innovations in procurement require innovations in how government communicates with industry, writes Jaime Gracia, president and CEO of Seville Government Consulting.

Cybersecurity

DHS reduces improper payments, acting CFO says

Homeland Security Department Acting CFO Peggy Sherry has outlined recent developments in the balance sheet, improper payments and system modernization at the department.

People

Committee wants checks on defense industry's supply chain

A House committee's defense authorization bill would require defense officials to research where they're getting their supplies in the global marketplace.

Modernization

NTIA's spectrum management approach flawed, GAO says

The National Telecommunications and Information Administration is falling short on managing federal and national radio spectrum needs, the Government Accountability Office says.

Digital Government

Pay to play

Congress is asking feds to share the nation's pain through a pay freeze. But what about contractor salaries?

Modernization

DHS ditches unified financial management system

After two failed attempts at consolidating various features, the department determined that an integrated finance, acquisition and asset management solution is no longer a requirement.

People

Tips to be a more productive teleworker

As the number of federal employees who telework increases, here are some tips to follow to increase productivity when working remotely.