Digital Government
Group says some agencies stifle flow of scientific information
The Union of Concerned Scientists said it reviewed information-sharing activities at 15 agencies and found some have open policies, but others don't.
People
GAO: Agencies should standardize biometric data
Information sharing would improve among agencies if a standard is chosen, the auditing agency reports.
People
Military to turn more officers into acquisition
Provisions of a new law require the Defense Department to recast acquisition as an exciting career field to attract the best officers.
People
Croom joins new Lockheed unit
Former DISA director Lt. General Charles Croom (retired) has joined a newly established unit of Lockheed Martin to lead the corporation’s cybersecurity strategy.
People
Letter: Limits to cost-plus contracting not a solution to limit waste
A reader writes about eliminating cost-plus contracting, "It certainly generated a buzz within our community, and that is good because it means many recall that history has shown us that this is not a good way to go."
Digital Government
Web 2.0 technologies are seen as vital to attracting younger employees
Social networking is here to stay and government must adapt, federal practitioners say.
Digital Government
Airlines expect trouble with passenger screening program
Critics of TSA's Secure Flight say the program could harm international relations, disrupt travel and create more confusion for carriers.
Modernization
Homeland Security IG reports security gaps in portable storage devices
Auditors find unauthorized connections to the department's computer networks.
People
Memo to the micromanaged from Judy
Even though we all would like a boss to be a good listener, you can help make that happen by understanding and adapting to how your boss wants things communicated.
People
Are you a micromanager?
If so, Mike Lisagor and Judy Welles would like to have a word with you about leadership, delegation and employee motivation.
Acquisition
DOD’s tips on past performance
Despite its spotty record on collecting past-performance information, the Defense Department gives its acquisition workforce some important insights in that area.
Acquisition
Performance: Past is prologue
A company’s track record can count for a lot in future contracts — if federal agencies know what it is.
People
OPM pulls plug on $290 million RetireEZ contract
The agency will continue retirement modernization activities in business process improvement and data standardization.
People