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OPM reports telework progress 6 months after law
An official with the Office of Personnel Management said “nearly all” agencies have met the Telework Enhancement Act's requirements and outlined what comes next.
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Telework progress still lagging, survey shows
Although most federal agencies have completed their required telework policies, the number of employees taking advantage still lags, new survey shows.
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FCC appoints Robert Naylor as CIO
The Federal Communications Commission has named Robert Naylor as its new CIO who will oversee the commission's movement toward cloud services.
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IT program manager title now official
Agencies are being asked to implement the new IT program manager title as soon as possible.
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House GOP bill would slash federal workforce by 10 percent
Republican Rep. Darrell Issa of California has introduced a new bill to slash the "explosive growth" of the federal workforce.
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DOD program drops the ball on pricing paperwork, IG says
A $11.2 billion contract did not have the required documents, such as records on pre-negotiations and price negotiation memos, which are essential for accountability and transparency, report says.
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US cyber plans ruffle feathers at home and abroad
The Obama administration is trying hard to sell critics on its plans for securing cyberspace and protecting critical infrastructure.
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When contractors pay the cost of war
Contractors recently unleashed some of their frustrations on FCW.com over the rap they get as they work alongside government employees.
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Now the lighter side of Navy SEALs news
While the Navy SEALs try to adjust to their newfound fame, others try to cash in on the reflected glory.
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Defense officials developing 'world-class buyers'
Defense Department official Shay Assad is digging into what defense agencies are paying for products and services to find how to get as much possible from the money they spend.
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Procurement office starts cleaning up contract data problems
Agencies are under more pressure to get their facts right as their contracting data goes public and gets more scrutiny.
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The VA Acquisition Academy: A model worth building on?
The Veterans Affairs Department sees an opportunity to develop a better acquisition workforce.
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Want to be successful? Support your frontline managers.
Helping frontline managers get their jobs done is one of the most important activities for a leader, writes John M. Kamensky, a senior fellow at the IBM Center for the Business of Government.
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Budget battles: Transparency sites take a major hit
Cuts to the E-Government Fund jeopardize President Barack Obama's transparency initiatives.
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DC ranks in top 10 cities that support formal telework policies
A Microsoft survey ranks the nation's capital seventh in supporting formal telework programs.
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Has Obama administration dropped the ball on performance-based acquisition?
Steve Kelman traces continuity of management approaches through three presidential administrations.
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Shay Assad becomes director of defense pricing
Shay Assad, a senior procurement policy official at the Defense Department, is now the director of defense pricing.
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Federal procurement turns green
A new acquisition regulation imposes standards for environmental friendliness and sustainability on federal procurements.
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GSA making headway on customer focus
But some observers say GSA isn't doing enough to understand agencies' missions.
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