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Bill could require online posting of financial data for many federal leaders
If approved, the STOCK Act would require nearly 30,000 federal officials to post their financial disclosure forms.
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OMB tries to lessen the cumulative burden of regulations
Memo encourages agencies to try to see the rules they're imposing in the larger context, not in isolation.
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Outdoor agencies blend their databases for better service
The National Park Service is in the process of blending its technology with that of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
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Expect mobility strategy to broaden
The Obama administration is developing a broader strategy for mobile devices in agencies.
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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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