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GAO warns CMS exchanges behind schedule
As deadline nears, testing delays leave little margin for error, report finds.
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Federal workers remain pessimistic about rewards
Survey shows pockets of employee confidence at certain agencies, but lower morale is common.
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Stacie Boyd: Bringing business rigor to NSF's IT
Stacie Boyd, branch chief for security, architecture, policy and plans at the NSF's Office of Information and Resource Management's Division of Information Systems, has 'risen at every job she's done,' says Dan Chenok.
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Paul Brubaker: Budget-conscious before it was cool
Through his varied career that includes congressional staff positions, the private-sector and agencies, Brubaker has pursued a singular goal: government efficiency and lower costs.
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FCC nominee avoids policy commitments at hearing
FCC chairman nominee urged to commit to reducing federal communications spectrum.
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Senators press on reform at Tangherlini's confirmation hearing
Vote set for next week on acting GSA administrator's nomination to take the role permanently.
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Former GAO head seeks congressional OK for cost-cutting commission
David Walker, the leader of the Government Transformation Initiative, envisions a bipartisan commission to trim government waste and duplication.
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EPA CIO heads for private sector
Malcolm Jackson, credited with leading EPA's move to to cloud-based email and centralized IT hardware procurement, is leaving government.
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Why does it take so long to fill top agency slots?
The Partnership for Public Service's John Palguta puts the current staffing efforts in perspective.
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Rethinking whistleblowing in the digital age
As the data deluge grows, international guidelines suggest new standards, security and transparency tradeoffs, to account for technological advances.
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The challenge for bosses: Learning from dissent
Research shows that teams often discount members who challenge the prevailing opinion even when those challenges point to a better course of action.
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Agencies scored on Twitter use
Measuring effective use of Twitter proves to be more challenging than it seems.
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Acquisition community applauds Rung's new role
Chief acquisition officer brings a wealth of experience to her new position as head of governmentwide policy.
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Author: NSA snooping is example of 'present shock'
Emphasis on digital immediacy, lack of technical understanding is a pervasive problem, Douglas Rushkoff claims.
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HUD falters at project management
GAO uncovers deficiencies in two key modernization programs.
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Successor found for Kathleen Turco at GSA
Chief Acquisition Officer Anne Rung will keep current duties while also heading the Office of Governmentwide Policy.
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Leaders: Are you asking the right IT questions?
Information technology may have its own department, but agency leaders and the heads of other departments should know the right questions to ask. A consulting firm offers a list.
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Did the GSA IG put communications at risk?
A reader opines on whether an inspector general's report about meddling managers could harm OFPP's 'Myth-Busting' campaign.
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