People
FAA sees EVM dividends
But many agencies are not yet ready to replicate its success in project management, GAO says.
People
Senate IT oversight bill would refine OMB’s role
The Office of Management and Budget’s role would expand.
People
Bush put the ‘M’ back in OMB
The Bush administration built on the efforts of previous president's to improve management oversight.
People
Secure Flight's takeoff questioned
A senior House Democrat said she is concerned about whether the Transportation Security Administration will be ready to pre-screen airline travelers by January 2009.
People
NOAA launches maritime weather Web site
A new Web portal provides information on coastal wind and water conditions for the Carolinas, Georgia, Florida and Alabama.
People
Army mandates knowledge principles
Senior Army officials have mandated the adoption of 12 principles intended to foster the sharing of knowledge servicewide.
People
Union likes work four-day work week
House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer asks the Office of Personnel Management what it would take to offer federal employees a four-day work week.
Modernization
Pointers: Recommended readings 08-25-08
Check out these Web sites and other online resources.
People
Polishing your Twitter skills
Twitter users tell newcomers to dive in into the Twitter world while providing a few tips.
People
Psst! Are you Twittering yet?
It’s no secret: Using Twitter’s short and sweet message blasts can be a great way to communicate.
People
Editorial: New IT plans needed
What is needed in 2009 is a detailed technology plan for innovation in government.
People
Sprehe: Seeking the records decider
It isn’t necessary to leave archiving decisions in the hands of users.
People
Amtower: Future shock for fed workforce
Expect this fall’s election to trigger a landslide of retirements among senior career feds.
Digital Government
Rule change to provide vets more contracting opportunities
Proposed regulation would allow VA to restrict contracts for veteran-owned and service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses.
Digital Government