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Survey shows federal agencies need help with transparency
A new survey of 200 federal managers found that 54 percent have some capabiities in place, but not all, to meet new transparency requirements.
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Performance pay: We know it works
NGA, among others, has demonstrated that pay for performance works in government, writes consultant Howard Risher.
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Customer service tips from developing countries
Other countries appear less constrained when developing new ideas for getting feedback, writes columnist Steve Kelman.
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DOD widens access to collaboration program
According to the new policy, government employees with e-mail addresses sponsored by CAC holders may take advantage of Defense Connect Online tools.
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New rule targets award fees
A new rule could discourage contractors from competing for award-fee contracts by raising their level of risk, experts say.
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How to make government green
Federal employees and the public recently offered the White House more than 5,000 ideas for making the government more environmentally friendly.
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6 tips for generating better ideas
Two experts offer suggestions for avoiding a common pitfall that often leads to failed programs.
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Putting Web sites to the test
Users with disabilities often must find ways around accessibility problems on federal sites to get the information they need.
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HHS seeking solutions to address FISMA compliance for health exchange
Federal health IT leaders are looking for ideas on how federal agencies can maintain their FISMA compliance while also engaging in patient data exchange.
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USDA grants aim to expand health care to rural areas
Nearly $35 million in grants from the USDA aim to support telemedicine and distance learning in rural areas.
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Unions want say in telework policymaking
A half-dozen unions have offered Office of Personnel Management Director John Berry a hand in developing policies that would ratchet up the numbers of teleworking feds.
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Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts and women in technology
A Halloween party for some Cub Scouts reminds FCW cartoonist John Klossner about the challenges that women still face in the working world.
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From retiring to rehiring: An insider's guide
Blogger Judy Welles outlines the key provisions of legislation that makes it easier for agencies to bring back retired feds as part-time employees.
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Agencies embrace research analytics in push for greater efficiency
Analytical and reporting tools help agencies improve the delivery and performance of public services.
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Federal procurement nominee outlines agenda
Gordon tells a Senate committee he would emphasize the acquisition workforce.
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NSPS is dead; long live NSPS
The National Security Personnel System, or pay for performance, may have been killed by Congress and President Obama but that doesn't mean it's dead. There's a provision in the bill that makes it possible for someone to free it from the grave.
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New contractor database draws fire
Industry and good-government groups criticize a new database that would be used to judge contractors before making awards.
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Some IT projects may have $2 billion in overruns, GAO says
The GAO found $2 billion in cost overruns compared with original estimates for 16 major IT projects.
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Military uses social media to share info on Fort Hood shootings
Facebook and Twitter quickly became a way to communicate during and after the attack.
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