Modernization
Industry group forms cloud commission to advise White House
TechAmerica will suggest policy changes, consult agencies on rolling out cloud technologies.
Digital Government
House passes funding through March 18
Congress is working to avoid government shutdown that would take place March 4. A continuing resolution passed today by the House of Representatives would continue funding for most federal agencies through March 18.
Acquisition
OFPP's Gordon shy about opening meeting results
Experts want more information from the meetings assessing agencies' oversight to protect the government from abusive contractors.
Digital Government
How would you spend $2,000?
If your agency gave you $2,000 to spend on mobile devices, what would you buy?
Digital Government
The downfall of volunteerism: The report
There was a no report because there was no time to finish the report.
People
GAO identifies billions in potential savings from duplicative federal programs
There are dozens of duplicative, overlapping and fragmented federal programs that could be cut for savings, GAO says.
Digital Government
Smart-phone apps keeps track of feds' sick days
The Geico Federal Leave Record app is a smart-phone version of the paper leave card the company has been giving federal employees since 1960.
People
FAA puts IT projects on fast track
The Federal Aviation Administration is slowly saying good-bye to IT projects that take multiple years to deliver results, and is assigning select projects six-month deadlines, according to a senior official.
Modernization
Cloud users could have edge in shutdown
Some agencies could fare better than others in the event of a federal government shutdown, and what could make the difference is a willingness to adopt new technologies and relinquish control.
Digital Government
Duplicative federal programs under the microscope
We despise the word “humongous” almost more than the word “ginormous.’ However, the Government Accountability Office, you may have heard, has released a humongous report called “Opportunities to Reduce Potential Duplication in Government Programs, Save Tax Dollars, and Enhance Revenue.”
Digital Government
Duplicative federal programs under the microscope
We despise the word “humongous” almost more than the word “ginormous.’ However, the Government Accountability Office, you may have heard, has released a humongous report called “Opportunities to Reduce Potential Duplication in Government Programs, Save Tax Dollars, and Enhance Revenue.”
Digital Government
Industry official: If the baby is ugly, say so
TechAmerica's Trey Hodgkins says that the responsibility for a healthy relationship between the government and industry doesn't just rest with the feds.
Digital Government