People
DHS distributes travel widget online to publicize new rules
The WHTI Widget is an Adobe AIR application that is free to download.
People
Many agencies unable to produce reliable financial data
Information from financial management systems needed for daily management and operational decisions.
People
Buzz of the Week: McCain and cost-plus contracting
Sen. McCain's proposal to trim federal government spending by switching to fixed-price contracts touched a nerve in the federal community.
People
Letter: Several readers say McCain lacks understanding on contracts issue
Readers don't agree with ending the use of cost-plus contracts, question McCain's knowledge on contracts and, the readers tell us why we need these contracts.
People
Letter: Openness needed to evaluate cyber initiative
One reader writes about the benefits of government transparency. Critical evaluation is just one.
People
Letter: Ending cost-plus contracts takes away a resource
A reader writes that ending cost-plus contracting will make it more difficult for agencies to do their jobs.
Acquisition
Letter: In contracts, it's about defining goals
One reader offers a solution that doesn't mean using cost-plus contracts but looks at contract management.
People
Letter: DOD personnel system not fair for all
Readers write about the problems in the Defense Department's system as the agency makes final rules.
People
Letter: Cost-plus contracts have a role
A reader writes that there are good uses for cost-plus contracts.
People
Pointers: Recommended reading 10-06-08
Not business as usual; The privacy dilemma; Mobile phone security worries; Thought Police Version 2.0
People
N-Dex: Strong growth potential in info-sharing
Some reports are now included in the FBI’s National Data Exchange (N-Dex) law enforcement information-sharing system.
People
Feds take counterterrorism local
New systems now undergoing trial runs could help resolve longstanding policy debates about information sharing.
People
Companies show mix of competitive, noncompetitive contracts
Government information shows individual contractors have a mixed record on competition.
People
Competition eludes easy fixes
Competition for federal contracts has become a political hot button but still defies a quick solution.
Emerging Tech
Committee adopts new third-party Web site regulations
House members permitted to use third-party sites like YouTube to communicate with constituents for official purposes.
Digital Government
GSA creates program office for Multiple Award Schedules
Goal is to provide consistency across business units, improve customer and vendor satisfaction.
Acquisition