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Obama announces plan to bump feds' pay in 2014
Civilian, military personnel would get a 1 percent raise come Jan. 1.
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USPTO paves the way for telework success
Starting with a pilot program for 18 workers in 1997, the patent office has made telework an integral part of its culture for almost 8,000 employees.
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Report: Modular projects are more successful
A two-part study examines the benefits 200 federal IT managers attribute to using modular development methods over the traditional waterfall approach in IT projects.
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Air Force nominee prepping at the Pentagon
SAIC executive Deborah Lee James, nominated to be the next Air Force Secretary, is preparing for her upcoming Senate confirmation hearing.
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Former IP czar to head software lobby group
Victoria Espinel, who led intellectual property enforcement for the federal government, will take over as president and CEO of BSA | The Software Alliance, a trade group that represents software companies.
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CMS clears data-sharing hurdles for health insurance hub
Five agencies set to provide qualifying information for Affordable Care Act's Data Services Hub.
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Feds urged to telework on anniversary of March on Washington
OPM asks agencies to show flexibility, avoid "unproductive time" on Aug. 28.
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Back to the future with BPM
Business process management, a concept with roots that plunge more than 20 years into the past, is finding new roles in helping agencies through tough budget times.
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Why a transformation commission is good for feds
Legislation before Congress could provide vital support for agencies that are struggling to save money while serving the public.
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IG knocks IRS software licensing
The tax agency could improve its understanding and managment of its software assets, auditors conclude.
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Postal Service CIO to retire
Ellis Burgoyne began his career as a letter carrier in Inglewood, Calif.
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Broad group of feds deemed ineligible for MSPB protection
Court: Employees involved in national security matters -- even if unclassified -- can be dismissed or demoted without review.
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5 steps to transforming executive branch management
Alan Balutis is senior director and distinguished fellow at Cisco Systems' Internet Business Solutions Group.
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IBM's Prieto named to DOD cyber post
Daniel Prieto, who recently served as vice president of IBM's public sector global business services, has been appointed to the Senior Executive Service and named director of cybersecurity and technology at DOD's CIO office in Washington.
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VA touts progress on claims backlog; critics say it's not enough
Officials at the Veterans Affairs Department say the number of backlogged compensation claims has shrunk by 20 percent since its March peak, but critics are maintaining a full-court press on the White House to further reduce the VA's claims inventory.
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NARA tries to improve email preservation
After two decades of email communications, many agencies still print and file paper copies of messages they need to keep.
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IG slams DOT for overuse of risky contracts
The Transportation Department relies too heavily on cost-reimbursement contracts, according to a report from the DOT inspector general.
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