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VA leaders defend chief of staff
Veterans Affairs leaders rebuff congressional calls for the removal of John Gingrich over his responsibility for spending abuses.
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GAO confirms Medicare system vastly improved
A system the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services uses to provide data to users about their eligibility has shown marked progress in processing speed and reliability after upgrades, audit finds.
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Military services falter on single-bid contract guidance
An audit finds that DOD agencies often award contracts to the only bidder without trying to expand competition, despite DOD's own guidance.
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NIST fellow wins Nobel Prize for physics
David J. Wineland, a physicist, won the honor for work in quantum systems.
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Smart decision-making for poets
Federal managers can simplify a complex decision-making process -- and ensure success -- by anticipating and addressing concerns in four basic areas.
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David Bethel, formerly of GSA, vies to be the next John Grisham
Former GSA official J. David Bethel is watching sales of his political-thriller novel and working on new tales.
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NIST fellow wins Nobel
David J. Wineland was surprised by a phone call informing him he had won the Nobel Prize for physics.
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Abuse prevention for government charge cards becomes law
The president signed a bill that will put more controls on the use of government charge cards.
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GSA agrees to speed up system patches
GSA failed to comply with its own patching guidelines in three of the four systems examined, IG finds.
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More setbacks for DOD financial management reform?
Unauthorized changes, data inconsistencies could put audit-ready goal at risk.
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Managers knock information management efforts
A survey finds that many agencies are still dependent on paper records despite years of efforts to move management practices into the digital world.
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Taking the social-media pulse of Chinese students
Steve Kelman quizzes visiting Chinese students on their use of social media in the repressive Chinese regime.
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Departments missing chance to save big money
A pending report on four key agencies finds less than 5 percent of FY 2011 procurement was managed through strategic sourcing.
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VA cracks down on conference spending
The Veterans Administration has set new rules intended to prevent a repeat of the conference spending probe that culminated in its top human resources officer's resignation.
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VA official resigns in conference-spending scandal
A top VA official has resigned and others have been put on an administrative leave in the course of an inspector general probe into spending on training conferences.
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How to get along with Congress
Testifying before a congressional committee doesn’t have to be an ordeal. These tips can help agency leaders stay calm and focused under fire.
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Management fellowship program strives to demystify application process
Featuring an interactive guide to the fellowship process, PathtoPMF.com is intended to make it easier for promising new public-sector leaders to enter the federal ranks.
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