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Letter: Lack of experienced auditors, inspectors leads to high acquisition workforce turnover
A reader writes to say inexperienced auditors and inspectors leads to high turnover rates in the acquisition workforce.
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Report from Croatia: Facebook causes political firestorm
A 22-year-old Facebook member created the controversy by starting a group for people who do not like the country's prime minister.
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Report: Administration has mixed record on clearances
The administration has made some gains in managing security clearances, but the process is still cumbersome, according to a new report by a House committee chairman.
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Experts: Changes will come fast for government IT
Executives say a new administration and new generation of workers will force government information technology to evolve quickly.
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Technology means more than just IT
Obama’s tech leader must not limit agenda to security, infrastructure.
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CTOs should embrace, not eclipse, CIOs
Agency IT leaders are essential for a governmentwide CTO’s success.
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Obama needs a change agent, not a bureaucracy
The newly created role is right for real transformation leader.
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Obama’s CTO: Some assembly required
Experts describe their vision of the government’s top technologist.
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Breaking down the rule
Starting Dec. 12, the government can suspend or disbar a company that doesn't comply with new rules for disclosing criminal allegations.
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Watchdogs make industry leery
Federal contractors must report evidence of crimes to inspectors general under new requirements.
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Editorial: How to assemble a CTO
Given the right role and authority, the CTO could prove to be a valuable asset to the president and an ally of the CIOs.
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Site surveys political jobs
Users can search for opportunities in the Obama administration by position, agency, state and category.
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Welles: Be patient as transition unfolds
Some proven advice can help federal employees weather the changes a new administration brings.
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Kelman: Young workers like some rules
Agencies can keep employees longer with rules that guide but don’t confine creativity.
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Transition Watch: Gates to focus on acquisition
Defense contracting reform is a key issue for the incoming administration, and increased attention from Gates is expected to bring Gates and President-elect Obama into closer agreement on future needs.
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HUD awards IBM $194M financial system contract
The company will modernize the department's core financial and accounting systems under OMB’s Financial Management Line of Business.
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Letter: Government usually fails big R&D projects
A reader suggests how the government can succeed at research and development.
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Chertoff: DHS made progress in acquisition management
A new report gives the Homeland Security Department lukewarm praise for IT management.
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