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Fight against improper payments shows results
The use of big data and analytics helped the federal government reduce the rate of improper payments last year, but officials think more can be done to stem the more than $100 billion wrongly paid annually.
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TechAmerica's Kerber joins Government Transformation Initiative
As executive director, Kerber will guide the non-profit organization, a coalition of corporations, nonprofits, academics and others.
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NOAA seeks comment on 5-year R&D plan
Where should NOAA put its research dollars? Now is your chance to guide the decision-making.
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The value of a 'home inspector' for IT acquisitions
In the manner of Confucius, agencies should admit what they don't know and consider having technology experts review acquisitions.
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Feds' personal e-mail use creates potential records gap
Rules regarding the conduct of government business via e-mail don't always consider unofficial accounts. Questions surrounding the nominee for Labor secretary highlight the problems for agencies.
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Tech pros among Service to America award finalists
The Partnership for Public Service's awards honor achievement in various aspects of federal service.
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John Mica: Chairman in waiting?
The Florida Republican is likely to be the next chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee.
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DOD says enterprise mobility effort 'will pay for itself'
Despite sequestration pressures, the Pentagon is still working to extend mobile beyond the Blackberry.
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Furloughed feds can take to the fairway
If you're forced to take unpaid leave, might as well enjoy a discounted round of golf.
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The evolving role of the federal CIO
FITARA takes a good step toward giving CIOs more authority, but the legislation needs to go further.
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CIOs seek best side of sequestration
Expanding on a CIO survey, IT leaders discuss budget constraints and the road ahead.
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CTO talks tech role in fighting sex trade
A White House effort to stem the tide of child sex trafficking is beginning to get results, CTO says.
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Integrated health record effort adds to VA's troubles
The Integrated Electronic Health Record program is not the Department of Veterans Affairs' only lightning rod, but it is a major one.
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DOD furlough decision expected soon
The expected number of days that DOD employees will have to take off without pay has dropped from initial estimates, but no final decision has been made yet.
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In the Senate, a search for solutions
The new chairman of the Senate's key oversight committee is a welcome voice of reason as he seeks progress on complex budget and federal IT issues, including cybersecurity.
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What keeps federal CIOs up at night?
The latest TechAmerica CIO Survey reveals the effects of new budget realities, cyber vulnerabilities and the pressures of an aging workforce on agency CIOs.
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Harvard honors innovative programs
Harvard's Kennedy School recognizes programs from GSA, NARA and other agencies as among the most creative and effective.
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First Lady gets behind veterans' IT training
The Information Technology Training and Certification Partnership prepares veterans for careers in IT.
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