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State plans integrated global payroll system
State Department officials want to replace two systems with a single one that will pay about 65,000 government employees, retirees and qualified beneficiaries in more than 180 countries.
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Unions say NSPS rules could hurt DOD employees
The Defense Department failed to get employee buy-in when it developed proposed rules for the National Security Personnel System, labor unions charge.
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Letter: Poor integration and lack of communication hamper US-VISIT
A reader writes that US-VISIT suffers because contractors have not communicated well since the program's inception.
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What do schedules contract users think?
General Services Administration has some questions for federal customers.
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TSA set to examine TWIC card readers
The Transportation Security Administration has issued a notification to vendors asking for information on products that could meet the standards for biometric card readers.
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Report: IRS should create more electronic help
The tax agency does not provide adequate information to transmitters about why it rejects some electronically filed returns, a report by the Treasury Department's inspector general concludes.
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Editorial: The importance of IT
A governmentwide CIO could help the next administration tap into innovation at the grass-roots level.
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MAS panel wants more feedback
Advisory group is asking more GSA customers to share thoughts on schedule pricing and practices.
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Bill would defer award fees from DHS
Rep. Thompson's measure would direct the Homeland Security Department to ensure contractors do their work before they get extra money in award fees.
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Letter: Clearances: The problem is in the technology managing the process
A reader writes, "In technology, any agency can go only as fast as your oldest technological processing system."
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FCW Insider: Dee Lee joins Compusearch
Deidre Lee, who retired earlier this year, will direct the company's business in the defense and intelligence markets.
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DHS seeks way ahead for US-VISIT
The period for public comment on the Homeland Security Department’s plan to have airlines collect biometric information on foreign travelers has ended, but questions remain.
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Letter: Who will fund the move to digital records?
A reader wants to know whether state and local governments will have to foot the bill to move to digital records.
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Letter: Pay-for-performance projects leaves no one better off
A reader says, "The current [pay] system isn't broken, so leave it alone!"
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Letter: Postal management treatment harsh on workers
A readers says the postal service uses "unethical and illegal pressure on longtime workers who have injuries" from the job's tasks.
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