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Is OASIS too complex?

Although the RFPs for GSA's new one-stop acquisition offering were developed in close consultation with stakeholders, some say the results could be daunting for the uninitiated - or even a few of the initiated.

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Agencies trade ideas on getting a message to go viral

From Vine videos to rapid-response blogging, feds are using social media to advance their agencies' missions.

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GSA closes in on market-share goal

Strategic sourcing, ease and other factors make GSA's programs an ideal procurement mechanism for many situations, top official argues.

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How to get your comments rejected

FCW's comment moderator explains what merits use of the 'delete' key.

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Top Energy Department official stepping down

Gil Vega, the Energy Department's assistant CIO for cybersecurity and chief information security officer, is leaving his post for a private sector position.

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FCC picks intelligence specialist as CIO

David Bray, an information specialist in the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, has been named CIO of the Federal Communications Commission.

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Friends, former colleagues praise Spires at event

The former DHS CIO, who left government service under strange circumstances, earned respect from peers during his tenure.

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Making better use of evidence

Evidence-based decision-making in the private sector shows how government could use it effectively in public policy and management, writes Steve Kelman.

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Mark Warner: Pushing for performance

In a sharply divided Congress, the Senate's management guru gains ground in his nonpartisan approach to the government's fiscal and performance challenges.

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Content from Obama transition site vanishes

Did the Edward Snowden incident kill Change.gov? At least one transparency advocate thinks it's possible.

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Dickover leaves State for Institute of Peace

Noel Dickover, pioneer of e-Diplomacy efforts, has joined an organization devoted to non-violent conflict resolution.

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Making room for innovation

Agencies can retool their offices to cut real-estate costs and improve collaboration.

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New NASA CIO embraces job's challenges

An audit of the agency's IT governance sets at least part of the agenda for Larry Sweet's tenure.

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Building a senior executive pipeline

A new report outlines methods for cultivating future members of the Senior Executive Service as many of the current generation plan to retire.

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The likely decline of the CIO

FITARA's effort to make CIOs political appointees reflects a rift between lawmakers and those who actually run government programs, says Bob Woods.

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GSA slammed for setting a bad example

Lawmakers hone in on procurement agency during a hearing on data center consolidation and other IT programs.

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GSA pushes for larger market share

While recognizing that the agency's solutions aren't right for every situation, GSA's head wants to see its share of the federal market grow.

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Did the State Department's William Lay deserve IG criticism?

Some FCW readers thought a recent IG report -- and our story -- went too far in blaming a current leader for long-standing problems.

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Jordan: Easier private-sector rotation could aid federal recruiting

Experienced contracting officers are finding it harder to stay motivated in the face of stagnant federal budgets, but OFPP head Joe Jordan has some ideas.