Acquisition
BPA may shake up GIS industry
SmartBuy deal could turn into business bonanza but vendors wary about facing deep discounts.
People
Doing dashboards right
Experts say that a dashboard’s success or failure boils down to a few key elements.
People
Positive outlook for dashboards
Improved reporting features renew interest in use of electronic dashboards as a management tool.
People
Letter: Bad managing can lead to the civil service losing good people
A reader shares his experience with a micromanager.
People
A case study in centralization
VA has made progress on its effort to upgrade the HealtheVet system but still needs a comprehensive project management plan.
People
VA centralization takes hold
Agencies and hospitals are adapting to the CIO’s takeover of IT management and spending.
Acquisition
Letter: Article unclear about new schedule
A reader writes to say an article regarding a new GSA schedule for green support services is unclear.
Digital Government
Letter: How do you manage up?
A readers, signing himself up Mr. MiddleManager, would like to hear more ideas about how to "manage up" when being micromanaged.
Acquisition
Allen and Alston: Delex case won’t hurt schedules
GAO decision shows advantages of schedules program.
Acquisition
Petrillo: Keep watch on ‘rule of two’
A recent ruling by GAO could have far-reaching ramifications for IDIQ contracts.
People
Editorial: Acquisition on the agenda
The federal government will pay a price for not shoring up its acquisition workforce.
Digital Government
Presidential surrogates debate dueling tech agendas
McCain's supporter argues for tax incentives to buy new equipment while Obama supporter focuses on creating transparency in government with technology.
Digital Government
IRS' system praised for processing more complex tax returns
IG reports system accurately handled expenses for child care, tax credits and corrected math errors.
Digital Government
DISA chooses Verizon Business and AT&T as Networx providers
Defense Department selects Verizon and AT&T as vendors for voice and data services
People
GAO offers tip line to detect fraud in small-biz programs
GAO's investigations division is looking into several small-business programs for potential abuses.
Acquisition
GSA creates contract for 'green' support services
A new Multiple Award Schedule vehicle seeks to help agencies meet the goals of a presidential executive order on energy conservation and electronics stewardship.
Modernization
IRS strengthens IT security, auditors say
The service has taken steps to conduct certification and accreditation more efficiently, a report concludes.
People