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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.
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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.
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Obama, McCain: The same coin?
Shared priorities, unavoidable realities bring candidates together on some issues.
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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.
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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.
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Clarifications sought on data mining
Several experts contended today that clarification is needed regarding the rules and definitions for government data mining.
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Kelman: The impact of pay disparities
A new book, ‘The Warping of Government Work,’ explains thefederal pay gap and whom it benefits.
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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.
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Paul Light’s government score card
Federal Computer Week talks with government scholar Paul Light about IT, the workforce and Alexander Hamilton.
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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.
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