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.

Ideas

Internet Search: When More is Less?

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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

The Lectern: The Olympics seen from Taiwan

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People

FCW Insider: Christopher Dorobek 2.0... long live FCW

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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

Civilian contractors finding themselves in congressional crosshairs

Stepped-up congressional oversight and the upcoming transition have created a hectic time for civilian contracting offices.

Ideas

Malicious Thumb Drives in Justice

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