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ACT-IAC elects new leadership

New officials assume roles July 1.

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Two take top honors for service at Management of Change conference

For the first time, ACT/IAC gives John J. Franke Award to two winners rather than the traditional single honoree.

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In memoriam: Lynn McNulty

A leader in government cybersecurity, Lynn McNulty succumbed to cancer on June 4.

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Dan Chenok to take reins at IBM think tank

Jonathan Breul is retiring as executive director of the research organization.

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GSA's new electronic travel system to improve on predecessor

The new E-Gov Travel Service adds reporting capabilities, data analysis.

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Errors with find-and-replace

A Nook edition of "War and Peace" replaces the word "kindled" with "Nookd" all through the text. What does that mean for feds?

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DOD business modernization efforts continue to fall short

The Defense department is still struggling to implement GAO recommendations in its efforts to update its business systems.

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Digital strategy sets stage for mobile explosion

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GAO urges involving more partners in cross-cutting initiatives

Setting good goals is only part of the solution where programs that span multiple agencies are concerned, GAO says.

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Bill with pay freeze extension passes House

A bill whose primary purpose is to fund certain military and VA activites would also extend a freeze on federal pay for certain employees.

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IG slams Energy Department for wasting energy

An audit finds the agency overlooked hundreds of data centers in its data center management efforts.

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White House threatens to strike down bill to extend pay freeze

An appropriations bill that funds military construction and veterans' programs also would add another year to the federal employee pay freeze for some employees.

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Report: Poor management may be hurting GSA's customers

Some GSA customer agencies may not be getting the best service in the Pacific Rim Region because the region is struggling with inventories and training, according to a new report.

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Can strategy help DOD sidestep budget cut effects?

As defense officials try to figure out where to trim costs, the White House offers some advice: Avoid a last-in, first-out approach.

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Senate version of defense bill tackles cyber workforce, procurement

The Senate's defense bill is $3 billion more than the president's request and doesn't account for the budget cuts of sequestration.

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Rules for political advocacy for teleworkers in question

Applying the Hatch Act to teleworkers is not as simple as it seems.

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Jeff Neely is no longer with GSA

The infamous Western Regions Conference brings down another senior GSA official.

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Joe Jordan confirmed as OFPP administrator

After just five months of vacancy, OFPP has a new leader.

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Federal IT community supports Children's Inn

The results of the annual gala are in.

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VanRoekel's choice of hosiery draws attention

The top CIO of the government shunned his Washingtonian apparel to meet the demands of a culture that doesn't wear slacks.