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GSA's ethical lapses may indicate a systemic oversight problem, group says
Watchdog group says Office of Government Ethics missed clear warning signs of risks of abuse and waste in GSA, suggesting that some changes may be needed in the government's structure for ethics oversight.
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New leadership coming to Missile Defense Agency
Rear Adm. James Syring has been nominated as director of the Missile Defense Agency.
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Issa demands IGs keep reform committee informed
Frustrated by learning of IG investigations late in the game, Rep. Darrell Issa tells agency auditors to move more quickly in keeping Congressional overseers informed.
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What's with all these chiefs?
Why are there so many chiefs in government? And if that word is in your title, are you a hotshot or a hat rack?
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DOD, State, USAID say 'enough' to wartime contracting reforms
Three agencies have implemented some of the recommendations of the Wartime Contracting Commission, but now say they don't want to do more. Some senators are considering making it mandatory.
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Technology offers no silver bullet
Technology implemented without rethinking processes won't solve much, writes consultant Jaime Gracia.
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Another GSA official resigns over spending scandal
A former GSA Commissioner has left the agency, apparently in connection to the ongoing spending scandal.
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Meet the Rising Stars of 2012
A dozen up-and-coming government technology professionals will be honored in this year's Rising Star awards.
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Federal employee bonuses under fire
Lawmakers seek to limit bonuses governmentwide, a concern that gained prominence in Congress's examination of GSA spending.
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Current laws miss key points in protecting data
GAO says advancing technology has rendered many privacy rules inadequate and outdated, creating new risks.
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Congressman: GSA officials absent from hearing 'have ducked'
The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee expects to have GSA testifying about its spending choices, but the invited officials are not saying no.
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Agency customer service efforts could come under increased scrutiny
The Government Customer Service Improvement Act would require agency officials to let OMB help them develop specific standards for customer services.
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Agencies weak on estimating IT costs, GAO finds
Ineffective policies on gathering cost information boost the chances of overspending, missed deadlines and performance problems, GAO finds.
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EPA, GAO spar on IT cost estimates
GAO concludes that EPA estimates for an IT project lacked supporting documentation, but the environmental agency is objecting to the audit's findings.
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Focus group: Agencies ill-equipped to handle workforce reorganization
Research finds support for smart restructuring, but doubts about the ability to execute or achieve long-term gains.
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Of bureaucracy and Betty Crocker
How instructions for making brownies are like rules for agency managers.
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