People
Case closed after DHS drops labor relations plan
After DHS promised to drop its plans to revamp some labor regulations, a federal district court closed a case between the department and unions that opposed the plans.
People
Government accountants: Taxpayers distrust federal financial reporting
Some taxpayers say accurate government financial information is important, can influence votes.
Digital Government
Letter: Delays in VA benefits part of a bigger problem
The VA intentionally, refuses to recognize the basic fact that humans are a compilation of systems. This results in unconscionable delays in veterans receiving deserved benefits, a tactic that is repugnant to American values.
People
Letter: USPTO has 'hoteling' program, not a flexible telework program
Many other patent professionals would prefer to keep their agency office space and have the flexibility to telework for two days per week, as the article showed one USPTO manager doing -- but the agency refuses to allow thousands of rank and file employees to do so.
People
Letter: Finding truth in exit interview unlikely
Procurement is a small world, and it doesn't take long for news to travel. So why would someone commit "career suicide" and tell why they're really leaving.
People
Letter: Step increases provide little financial boost in NSPS system
To me, these articles/blogs are very informative. But those of us who are in the lower [General Schedule] grades, who have reached step 10 receive nothing, other than the locality pay at the beginning of the year.
Modernization
Some agencies must plan for TIC initiative, officials say
Limiting government Internet connections seen creating challenges.
People
Letter: DNA authentication is best
A member of the intelligence community advocates relying on DNA scans — stored in a stand-alone system — because other authentication methods are vulnerable to tampering.
People
New tech improves communication for employees with loss of hearing
The Library of Congress has begun a new video relay service to improve how deaf and hard-of-hearing employees can communicate with each other and with hearing employees.
People
Letter: Charbo’s job was never easy
A reader says lawmakers should be ‘in the trenches’ rather than criticizing Scott Charbo’s efforts as DHS’ chief information officer.
People
Letter: NSPS misinterpreted
Some organizations in Europe have jumped on the NSPS bandwagon, only to change their minds later, one reader reports.
People
DHS' Church moving back to industry
Charles Church, director and CIO for the National Protection and Programs Directorate, will join ACS as vice president of homeland security and defense.
People
Letter: Our leaders must get serious about national security
A reader says Congress should penalize DHS for delaying a project to secure the country’s border with Mexico.
Digital Government
Treasury, OMB assemble brief on fiscal challenges
Document, program explain government and corporate finances.
Digital Government