People
Letter: No fairness under pay for performance systems
A reader shares a personal experience with a performance pay system under which, the reader says, biases exist and fairness does not.
People
Reader comment roundup: Sole-source awards, Thrift Savings Plan, NSPS and more topics
Find out what the buzz is among our readers. Check out this week's roundup of readers' comments.
People
GAO: Feds need more financial transparency
The government needs better reports to expand the understanding of its ability to pay for programs, services and benefits, the Government Accountability Office says.
Digital Government
Calif. health district deal would eliminate faxes
Palomar Pomerado Health taps Novo Innovations to link San Diego-area physicians — including those without EMRs — to a health care grid.
Digital Government
Push starts to stay contractors' tax-withholding provision
A coalition representing nearly every industry that provides government services has formed to oppose the requirement.
Modernization
Federal identity programs boost biometrics market
The estimated value of government contracts for ID programs has more than doubled since 2006, fueling a hot business for lobbying.
Digital Government
Census re-examines using Internet for 2010 count
After years of arguing with Congress against providing an online method to submit information, the bureau is back to seriously studying the option.
Digital Government
IG: State Department passport system wide open
Poor security policies and lack of clear disciplinary actions allow unauthorized users to view personal information in files.
Digital Government
PAR pilot pluses
OMB's test program to improve the readability of Performance and Accountability Reports has created some positive changes already.
Digital Government
OMB: Keep your briefs brief
Agencies told to create summary versions of documents as part of a push for transparency.
People
Buzz of the Week: An inconvenient fiscal truth
Will "I.O.U.S.A." make next year's FCW Movie Madness? Probably not, but the independent film doesn't shy away from discussing the United States' struggles with the budget, savings, trade and leadership.
People
New DHS rule would collect more info
The Homeland Security Department might demand additional information from importers and carriers that ship cargo to U.S. ports.
Modernization
Commerce versus security
The debate about screening shipping containers is one problem that current technology is not going to solve.
People
Performance-based acquisition defined
Here are ways to develop a specification for a performance-based acquisition.
People
Work (statements) of art
A team of experts helps Coast Guard program managers write performance-based requirements.
People
GAO: DHS should merge net offices
DHS has not yet integrated organizational aspects of the two offices’ responsibilities.
People