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Shifting IT expense methods is attractive but challenging

Federal financial professionals are embracing the idea of shifting from capital expenditures, but getting everyone on the same page is a challenge.

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OMB wants government to be easier to deal with

The goal of regulatory reform is to reduce the burden on private organizations dealing with the government.

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DOD makes progress toward faster security clearances

Efforts to streamline the clearance process are beginning to pay off at DOD.

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GAO: Funding ambiguity hinders hiring

Delays in collecting and then distributing workforce-support money causes uncertainty about spending the money to aid the acquisition workforce.

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Digital strategy launches great mobility build-out

The government's new digital strategy has ambitious plans for managing the rollout of mobile technology -- some say too ambitious.

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GSA IG gets $10M budget bump to watch travel, conference costs

The House Appropriations Committee has commended the IG with a $68 million budget for the coming year.

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Energy gets new CIO in July

The department's acting CIO to take on the position full time.

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Press the Green Button for innovation

Green Button not only helps citizens better understand their energy use but it could also spur more innovation, according to Energy Department CTO.

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DOD, industry finalize IT personnel exchange

A pilot program will help defense officials build up their workforce's skills to protect and defend.

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Herding the cats: How to lead a cross-organizational team

How can managers get members of a cross-functional to work well together and feel invested in the team effort? The question is not merely academic, writes columnist Steve Kelman.

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Are you an innovator? Tweet the federal CIO or CTO.

The government's top geeks want to hear your ideas around data and innovation.

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A young fed speaks

Steve Kelman relays the concerns of a young federal employee.

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Top NIST workers to receive modest bonuses

Changes to personnel management system removes minimum bonus requirement.

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4 challenges accompanying modular development

When developing a project in smaller bits, agencies create certain challenges that integrated project teams need to think about in the earliest stages.

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Grant Thornton taps former fed to lead global public sector practice

New managing principal has 25 years of government experience.

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Career moves for 4 key Army IT officials

Four high-level Army officers have new jobs in the world of defense IT.

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How agencies can ease congressional meetings

Meeting with the right congressional staff members who share an agency's goals can make briefings so much smoother, GAO says.

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Readers speak out: The great federal pay debate

Readers comment on discrepancies in government compensation estimates.

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When leaders don't lead

IT leaders should not disregard the value of knowing something about IT, writes columnist Bob Woods.

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DATA Act slammed for lacking transparency

Citizens should have insight into the legislative process, which the House-passed bill doesn't offer, according to an OMB official.