People
GSA names new citizen services head
David Bethel takes over for M.J. Pizzella, who left the agency last month.
Digital Government
L.A. looks to create regional emergency radio system
It just needs the money to do it.
People
Manager: PART demands more from federal programs
Program managers say OMB's assessments are not enjoyable but are often useful.
People
Panel: Trust, honesty crucial to performance
A good manager/employee relationship will lead to better pay-for-performance measures, panelists said at the Excellence in Government conference.
Modernization
Fireside chats for the 21st century
Podcasts are a new way for the government to reach out to citizens.
People
GSA names new regional administrator
Emily Baker will oversee 750 employees in the Northeast and Caribbean Region.
Modernization
Microsoft agrees to open format converter
In response to government pressure, the company will make its products interoperable with ODF.
People
No one-size-fits-all approach for EVM
New FAR rule allows agencies to tailor their IT project management policies.
Modernization
Web extra: Technologies for telework
Agencies have extensively tested and used many telework technologies.
People
DHS loses top privacy official
Maureen Cooney, the agency's acting chief privacy officer, is leaving in September to join a law firm.
People
House bill defunds parts of NSPS
Citing basic workers’ rights, Congress and courts denounce DOD personnel system.
Cybersecurity
Web extra: VA chief issues security memo
Nicholson seeks standards for access to information.
People
The first 90 days: Success strategies
Book offers transition strategies for new government leaders.
Digital Government
Mainframe at your service
Service-oriented architecture is making big iron a first-class player — again
Modernization