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White House, committee spar over acquisition workforce training funds

The Obama administration and a House committee are fighting over workforce development fund.

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DISA awards $578M contract to company with history of fraud

DISA's recent contract award to Red River includes services similar those the company was once fined for failing to provide, but a key executive involved in the charges is no longer with the firm.

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The federal pay debate: To be continued

Why can't the disagreement over which sector earns the most be settled for once and for all?

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Why telework doesn't always work

Federal agencies are pushing for telework as a way to function during emergencies, but widespread power, telephone and Internet outages could undermine that vision.

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No summer break here: Agencies to receive plain-language report cards

Government agencies are being assessed on their compliance with the 2010 Plain Language Act.

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Senator questions OMB's efforts to shutter federal websites

Senator, CRS at odds on program's effectiveness.

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Did telework keep the government functioning after storms?

The recent thunderstorm that resulted in widespread power outages could serve as a reminder that telework is a valuable option for federal agencies.

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GSA offers 1,000 workers early buyouts

Second round of buyouts went to more than 1,000 workers, most of which are in the agency's headquarters.

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Air Force's Keffer and George swap jobs

Two Air Force officers will trade jobs between the Pentagon and Ft. Meade.

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IT workarounds complicate DOD and VA health center effort

The DOD and VA are having difficulty meeting IT goals in a joint healthcare facility.

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Sharing employees could ease agency cost pressure

A departing CHCO suggests ways to save money through creative workforce approaches.

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State's CIO moves to IMF

Susan Swart will begin work at IMF in August.

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State CIO moves to IMF

Susan Swart will become the new IMF CIO.

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The Chenok era dawns at IBM center

Dan Chenok takes over the IBM Center for the Business of Government effective July 1.

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Bill addresses SES pay compression

Two lawmakers sponsor a bill to reform senior executive service compensation.

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Learning the lessons of open projects

Lessons learned from the successful development of the Internet could teach federal leaders how to take on particularly "wicked" problems.

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Booz Allen alum joins DOD as executive

Mary Gillam takes technology spot while Andrew Haeuptle advances in Deputy Chief Management Officer's office.

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DOD to improve tracking of late-payment penalties

GAO found that DOD has processes for monitoring and reporting on late payments, but it has serious flaws.

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HHS deputy CIO given Vanguard Award

The Government Technology Research Alliance applauded John Teeter's efforts in the areas of increasing efficiency, interoperability and information sharing within the government CIO community.

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10 trends shaping the federal IT future

Deloitte identifies "enablers" and "disruptors" taking on significant roles in federal IT.