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Top contractors shuffle executive positions

The last year has seen a slew of retirements and departures among the CEO ranks of top government contractors.

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Tougher GSA oversight part of new legislation

The General Services Administration could come under tighter restrictions if new legislation passes, based on recent revelations about its spending habits.

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Federal labor union leader to step down

After nine years as AFGE president and 25 years in the labor movement, John Gage announces his exit.

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ACT-IAC elect new officers

A new slate of board members for the organization will begin service on July 1.

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Issa probes telework travel reimbursements

GSA teleworkers billed $750,000 in travel expenses, raising questions in Congress.

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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.