Digital Government

Love for Public Service

People

Osama bin Laden and Public Service Recognition Week

Unfortunately, many people do not realize that government employees are responsible for tracking down bin Laden, writes blogger Steve Kelman.

Modernization

GSA preps system for pre-RFP government-industry collaboration

The online platform would allow for crowdsourcing of ideas on how to better structure procurement.

People

What CIOs are most worried about

TechAmerica and Grant Thornton culled information from 46 CIOs at 35 federal departments, agencies, programs and congressional oversight groups.

Ideas

Improving the IT Dashboard

Acquisition

Shifting market keeps DOD alert for conflicts of interest

As big defense contractors acquire other companies, officials must pay close attention to avoid conflicts of interest, a DOD official says.

Digital Government

Overpaid feds found!

One publication has tracked down the highest-paid feds. And they are...

Digital Government

Feds want more detailed info on contractors' time, costs

Officials work to draw a clearer picture of the blended workforce through reports on service contracts.

People

Is the digital leash a blessing or a curse?

Without a doubt, smart phones have dramatically changed the workplace. But has it been for the better?

Cybersecurity

U.S. and Estonia forge new cyber relationship

A joint investigation recently netted a major international cyber ring involved in computer fraud and identity theft.

People

New bill would increase oversight of IT projects

Last month, Sen. Tom Carper (D-Del.) introduced legislation that would require agency CIOs and the Office of Management and Budget to conduct systematic reviews of IT projects experiencing performance problems.