People
Get smart about desktop management
Neglect the basics and you’ll risk having days of high-profile grief and frustration.
Acquisition
FedBizOpps procurement stalls once again
GSA is mum on next steps as judge denies government’s request for reconsideration.
Modernization
GSA tries sweetening telework with new federal regulations
The agency clarified security requirements for teleworkers and reduced agencies’ equipment burdens for off-site workers.
People
OFPP outlines plan to clean up data
Denett will require chief acquisition officers to sign off on the quality of procurement data.
People
Two agencies prove it’s possible to fix GAO high-risk programs
HUD, Postal Service worked their way off of GAO’s high-risk list.
Modernization
Cures for the compulsive gadget grabber
Unflinching focus on value and program needs helps rein in temptation to buy the latest and greatest toys.
People
Deepwater draws congressional fire
A bill proposed by Sen. John Kerry (D-Mass.) would require the Coast Guard to put its remaining modernization work out for bid once the existing base contract expires in June.
People
OMB to require standard Windows desktop configuration
In a memo going out to CIOs as early as today, OMB will require agencies to move to a standard Windows desktop configuration developed by NIST and the Air Force by Feb. 1, 2008.
People
Intercepts
Women really do run the world;An Air Force star;How about a woman MHS CIO?;Joint Medical Command inevitable?;Big savings from teledermatology;Final MHS note.
People
Congress pressures agencies to improve E-FOIA compliance
House and Senate bills focus on improving the efficiency and transparency of E-FOIA.
Acquisition