People
Aronie: The Eagle and the Arrow
Doan waged bold battles during her tenure, but those battles ended up being distracting.
People
Letter: Stop government brain drain with employee revival, not replacement
A reader writes that "the era of the IBM/longevity model of employment is over."
Digital Government
Letter: PowerPoint tips helpful
A reader writes about keeping the audience involved with PowerPoint presentations.
People
Feds raid Special Counsel's office
FBI agents raided the office of U.S. Special Counsel Scott Bloch as part of an ongoing obstruction of justice investigation.
Digital Government
Panels cut FCS by $200M, back larger military pay raise
$166M cut from Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter as well in order to fund more pressing matters.
Digital Government
GAO: $1 billion needed to expand employee verification system
Bill to make E-Verify mandatory would require more staff at SSA and DHS, but would cost far less than policing U.S. borders, proponents argue.
People
White House reveals e-mail backups missing
The Bush administration has disclosed that back-up tapes of e-mail messages with dates that coincide with the invasion of Iraq have not been preserved.
People
Practice sessions spur COOP programs
State government leaders found that taking training with elements of surprise helps agencies and legislatures think about emergency planning.
People
GSA schedule certificate program launched
A certification program for GSA schedule professionals is intended to signify expertise and a commitment to professionalism.
People
Report: Agencies must head off brain drain
The Partnership for Public Service said the government must recruit a new generation of talent to offset an exodus of employees in the next five years.
Digital Government
Panel takes up price reduction clause
An advisory panel considering ways to improve the multiple award schedule contract system heard about price reductions at its inaugural meeting.
Digital Government
Report: IRS fails to manage digital evidence properly
Not following accepted procedures to back up evidence and keep procedural records raises the risk of evidence being thrown out in court, inspector general warns.
Digital Government
GSA panel calls for clarity, transparency for contract pricing
The group, formed after IT companies dropped off the schedules because of IG oversight, voiced frustration over practices and policies.
Digital Government