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IRS CTO's effort to improve software development bears fruit
Four years ago, Terry Millholland implemented systematic process improvement systems at IRS. The efforts are beginning to show real results.
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5 tips for social government success
Social media isn't optional, but agencies are still learning how to use it well. Here are some winning strategies.
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Election's end revives hope for cybersecurity action
With uncertainty about the presidency settled, attention turns again to the chances of legislation or an executive order to address cyber threats.
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Contracting professionals need far more than FAR
The Federal Acquisition Regulation is important, but feds shouldn’t forget the management part of ‘contract management,' according to Steve Kelman.
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Performance management pro moves from ODNI to private sector
Cherreka Montgomery joins SAP National Security Services.
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New members of Congress bring agency experience
Congress may benefit from executive-branch experience coming with some of the incoming freshmen.
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Agencies should brace for more public access to records
The Transparency Project helps file FOIA requests and offers transparency tools.
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Lessons in agency transformation from the battlefield
The military's rich history holds countless lessons that can help agencies move toward excellence. Example: More people should get fired.
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Obama wins. Now what?
The re-election of President Barack Obama raises new questions about bipartisanship, agency funding and the tech agenda.
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Retroactive repeal of sequestration possible -- but risky
The effects of sequestration could be mitigated if the president and Congress continue trying to repeal it next year, but it would be a gamble, analysis suggests.
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Feds slowly catching on to tablet trend
Federal adoption lags behind the private sector, but new research projects a steep growth curve.
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What's with all these chiefs?
A proliferation of 'chief' titles does not bear much connection to better management, argues John Gilroy.
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NAPA plans advice for the president on federal initiatives
Recommendations for the president on large-scale projects and performance improvement are set for release and discussion at a public event.
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Feds well-represented on innovator list
Members of the Obama administration and both parties in Congress are among the top 20 innovators in democracy on TechCrunch's list.
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NARA map shows elections past and future
An interactive online map allows users to research past presidential elections or apply state-by-state scenarios to the current one to see how various state wins or losses affects electoral vote totals.
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Acquisition: Bridging the communication gaps
Federal acquisition executives say there's still room for improving communications between contracting officers and program managers, and between government and industry.
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Tech solutions for the changing acquisition landscape
Business process management software can aid agency acquisition processes, writes Appian's Evan McDonnell.
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ACT/IAC tries to foster collaboration on mobility
A new website is intended to encourage communication and sharing of ideas between government and industry on bring-your-own-device and other mobility issues.
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Two win Public Sector Partnership awards
Awards for work in procurement go to one long-time pro and one up-and-comer.
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