People
Air Force opens up to non-proprietary software
Senior procurement official advocates using open standards, open source and open data interfaces.
People
HUD’s weekly meeting of minds
Executives overcome communication problems that trouble most agencies.
Cybersecurity
Poor data hygiene is common
USDA has begun scrubbing its databases of unnecessary Social Security numbers.
People
TSA prepares for HR outsourcing award
Eight companies are eligible to compete for the Integrated Hiring Operations and Personnel Program.
Modernization
Managing IM in the office
Making instant messaging available internally gives employees the productivity benefits of IM without the security risks.
People
Waxman continues call for procurement reform
House Oversight and Government Reform Committee chairman said agencies must rebuild their acquisition workforce to improve oversight.
People
Welles: Think before you 'send'
The authors explore the etiquette of e-mail in a new book of tips on avoiding mishaps.
Acquisition
GSA ponders fate of assisted services
Officials agree that something must be done to stop the steady hemorrhaging of dollars.
People
Sprehe: E-mail records problems
White House officials didn’t save their e-mail messages, but neither do officials at most agencies.
People
Walker: DHS still stuck in management muddle
The department has addressed some shortcomings but has no detailed plan for getting of GAO's high risk list, the Comptroller General told a Senate panel.
People
House committee passes Defense Authorization bill
Lawmakers slash funding for Future Combat Systems and the Joint Network Node.
People
GAO: DHS finally acts to put HSIN on track
The department has started, belatedly, to apply management and coordination planning for the Web-based system for sharing data with state and local emergency responders, GAO reports.
Acquisition