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GAO: Agencies should better use results data

Agency executives use performance information as a basis to reward employees, but fail to use that type of information when making important decision, a Government Accountability Office official says.

People

The Lectern: The paradox of team problem-solving

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Pointers: Recommended Reading

Find out what FCW is pointing to this week on the Web.

People

Web 2.0 panel weighs in on risks

FCW assembles a team of experts to address readers’ concerns.

Acquisition

Congratulations! Your HUBZone biz is certified

GAO investigators were able to get fake companies certified under the HUBZone program.

Acquisition

SBA faulted on set-aside check

GAO says ‘faith-based’ reporting can lead to mis-reported small biz contracts, costing millions.

People

Obama, McCain: The same coin?

Shared priorities, unavoidable realities bring candidates together on some issues.

People

Editorial: Presidential transformers

We hope the next president will choose Internet-savvy advisers who share our optimism about using technology in government.

Digital Government

GAO unsure about TSA's ability to meet security deadlines

Assistant Homeland Security Secretary testified the agency will meet the interim goal of screening 50 percent of air cargo by February 2009.

Digital Government

Lawmakers question GSA nominee over Sun Microsystems deal

Jim Williams denies charges he was involved in pressuring procurement shop into awarding contract extension.

Acquisition

Waxman questions need for Schedules panel

The Chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform commitee asks GSA to re-consider the MAS panel's value.

People

Clarifications sought on data mining

Several experts contended today that clarification is needed regarding the rules and definitions for government data mining.

People

Kelman: The impact of pay disparities

A new book, ‘The Warping of Government Work,’ explains thefederal pay gap and whom it benefits.

People

DHS seen needing strategic plan

The Homeland Security Department's Office of International Affairs needs an international strategic plan to improve its management of employees in other countries, the department's inspector general recommends.

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Paul Light scores the Bush reform agenda

Administration performance may not get a passing grade.

People

Paul Light’s government score card

Federal Computer Week talks with government scholar Paul Light about IT, the workforce and Alexander Hamilton.

People

OMB, FSIO publish financial standards

Common systems and processes among agencies promise to improve federal financial management, according to the Office of Management and Budget.

People

VA teams with jobs Web site

The Veterans Affairs Department is working with a division of Monster Worldwide to help disabled veterans find jobs.