People
Doan hearing focuses on improper politics
Waxman seeks information about whether GSA’s leader and others violated Hatch Act.
People
GSA, OPM delay HR business line solicitation, awards
A large number of questions from vendors is forcing the agencies to push back the awards for the Human Resources Line of Business to August.
Modernization
OMB faces the metrics challenge
Infrastructure optimization could mean better IT performance and lower costs.
People
CIOs struggle to attract young IT workforce
New hiring initiatives and flexible management are expected to help.
Digital Government
GSA: Never a dull moment
Lawmakers intensified their oversight of the General Services Administration by summoning GSA Administrator Lurita Doan last week. But GSA has been regular fodder for Federal Computer Week cartoonist John Klossner. The following is a collection of Klossner’s takes on GSA.
Modernization
E-procurement pays its own way
Strategic sourcing and e-procurement transform purchasing in DeKalb County, Ga.
Cybersecurity
Security officials get a case of nerves about LOB
Reprogramming existing training money is not an easy option for many agencies.
People
Bill would let taxpayers file online for free
Sen. Daniel Akaka (D-Hawaii) introduced the Free Internet Filing Act, which would let individual taxpayers electronically file returns directly through the IRS’ Web site.
Acquisition
With Networx in place, agencies are ready to roll
Sprint loses its place at the table where AT&T, Verizon and Qwest have been invited.
Acquisition
Wagner: Why GSA matters
Business process economies have surpassed economies of scale in importance today.
People
Congress to keep closer eye on Deepwater
The House and Senate are moving to tighten oversight over procurement and require competition for portions of the Coast Guard’s $24 billion modernization program.
People
Editorial: First, heal thyself
Everybody knows that the budget process is broken, but almost no one on Capitol Hill talks about it.
Acquisition
Input forecasts only modest growth in IT budgets
Political climate could make agencies wary of undertaking new IT projects, Input says.
People
Agencies to report financial services metrics under LOB
Starting in June, agencies and shared-services providers will have to report how well their financial services perform.
People
Another GSA official heads to private sector
Roger Waldron, GSA’s acting senior procurement executive, will join Mayer, Brown, Rowe and Maw as counsel.
People
Taxpayer advocate backs IRS e-file portal concept
Many people balk at paying transmission fees that professional tax firms charge for e-filing.
Modernization