People
A new management agenda
Paul Light's book discusses the agenda for reform and other challenges in government.
Digital Government
Senate Republicans talk Medicare anti-fraud fixes
Executive tells Hill forum that recent cross-check of Medicare and LexisNexis records turned up $3.2 billion in illicit claims.
Digital Government
Editorial: Encouraging mediocrity
Williams is eminently qualified for the job, yet his nomination  is being held up.
People
Burns: The not so invisible hand
Government Web site managers play an important role in ensuring the right content reaches the right people.
Digital Government
FCW's The Week
Find links to articles in the Aug. 4, 2008, issue and related items.
People
GAO: DOD's modernization needs improvement
Some Defense Department high-risk projects that use information technology may fall behind schedule, exceed their budgets and not deliver the results promised, the Government Accountability Office reports.
Digital Government
Also in the news: House bill would allow GAO to sue for records
The Federal Times reports that a bill passed Tuesday would give the Government Accountability new recourse if agencies do not comply with a request for records.
Digital Government
Also in the news: UC-Berkeley, Stanford punt on federal research
The Mercury News reports that two of California's major research universities are not applying for some federal research contracts because of concerns about academic freedom.
Digital Government
Congressional oversight of Homeland Security comes under fire again
Panelists say dozens of committees give conflicting direction to beleaguered agency.
Acquisition
FCW Insider: Robert Shea to leave OMB
OMB's Robert Shea, who has been spearheading the initiatives on performance and transparency, plans to leave in August, sources tell the FCW Insider.
People
ACLU: fusion centers need more oversight
Congress needs to increase oversight and develop standards for how information is shared though state and local intelligence fusion centers, the civil liberties group says.
People
Waxman calls for Scott Bloch's resignation
The chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee joins the calls for the head of the White House Office of Special Counsel to step down.
People
Grassley plans hold on Williams nomination
The Iowa senator is opposed to Jim Williams being confirmed to head the General Services Administration because of a controversial contract dispute.
People
Agencies doing well with telecom transition
The Government Accountability Office reports that some agencies have been following sound transition practices as they move from the FTS 2001 contract to the new Networx vehicle
People
FDA, Military Health System tighten data sharing pact
Information-sharing relationship includes review of new drugs and track food-borne illnesses.
Digital Government