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NASA knowledge management database used rarely

NASA's Inspector General is raising questions about the future viability of one of NASA's knowledge management systems

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IRMCO's 50-year run is at an end

The venerable federal conference has outlived its usefulness, its organizers say, and the time has come for something new.

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Was I wrong about journalists?

The FCW Insider may have spoken too soon when he suggested that most reporters are not interested in sensationalizing news.

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Agencies struggle with transparency compliance

Federal agencies gear up for another revision of their open government plans, but how many will follow through?

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Help a reporter out: 6 tips for working with the media

The FCW Insider offers some tips for agency public affairs officials.

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Agencies hinder journalists' access to federal execs, survey shows

A survey of 146 journalists covering the federal government found that the reporters are routinely finding their accesss to agencies blocked by public affairs offices.

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Charting the impact of OMB's temporary 2010 financial systems halt

The 2010 halt to 30 financial management projects affected agencies in various ways, detailed in a new report.

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Justice warns that 100,000 furloughs are possible

If sequestration goes forward as planned, 100,000 Justice Department employees could face unpaid time off.

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Senator toughens up on DOD's money transfers

DOD warned to stop transferring funds without justification.

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OPM misses nearly half of FY2011 performance goals

Assessment reveals hits and misses over 24 key performance metrics.

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DARPA director leaving

DARPA Director Regina Dugan has accepted a senior executive position with an Internet giant, according to an exclusive report by Wired's Danger Room.

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Federal agencies faced surge of FOIA requests last year

The Obama administration performed better on FOIA in 2011, but still struggled to keep up with demand.

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Telework: The key is being connected, not being watched

GSA Administrator Martha Johnson says that connectivity and collaboration are better measures of work than direct oversight.

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Mobility: A golden opportunity in tough budget times

Investing in mobile technology can help agencies be innovative, save money and improve morale.

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Chris Smith led USDA to new heights

Chris Smith, who has been CIO of the Agriculture Department for less than four years, oversaw one of the largest cloud migrations in government to date.

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Todd Park to be US CTO

HHS CTO to succeed Aneesh Chopra in White House position.

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The Net Generation and a new era of governance

"Transforming American Governance: Rebooting the Public Square" describes the challenges and changes that are shaping a new kind of governance.

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The secret to good communication, plain and simple

GSA's Katherine Spivey makes a strong case for improving how agencies communicate with the public.

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Report: USDA CIO to retire

Chris Smith plans to leave in three weeks, but where he's going remains a mystery.

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Government eyes flexible retention to prevent brain drain

Flexible retention is "absolutely the future," according to one workplace expert.