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DOD, OPM issue proposed rules for NSPS
The Defense Department and the Office of Personnel Management have proposed rules for DOD's National Security Personnel System, including changes in compensation and performance management.
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Panel wants IT security reports from NASA
The House's version 2008 NASA authorization bill calls for two reports detailing the space agency’s security controls and IT vulnerabilities.
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Agencies mixed on meeting OMB's goals
The Office of Management and Budget reports that almost all agencies are meeting goals for enterprise architecture, but less than a third have met the standard for business cases.
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Letter: Civilian agencies abuse grade system with quick promotions
A reader writes, "The GS system has steps for a reason, you get a chance to learn your job."
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Study: Hiring flexibilities produce talent
In a new study done by the Office of Personnel Management, government managers say using hiring flexibilities is more effective in hiring quality employees than traditional methods.
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Letter: New rule on excessive pass-through costs shuts out small biz
A reader says new rule will is another way to limit the participation of small business contractors.
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Letter: Despite different generations, technology is common focus
A reader says all generations at the workplace are becoming "more dependent upon computer assisted decisions."
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Letter: Rehiring retirees benefits young feds, too
A reader says experienced retirees can help train younger employees.
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Letter: Recruitment woes lead to retiree rehires
A reader says federal agencies have changed their tune because of recruitment difficulties.
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Reader comment roundup: Blogs, government competitiveness and more
Find out what the buzz is among our readers. Check out this roundup of readers comments.
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Letter: Better integration of employees will help government stay competitive
A reader writes about the disorganization of federal workers' first day on the job.
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Speakers: EA must meet business needs
Enterprise architecture meets an agency's needs only if the technology is tied directly into business needs, conference speakers advise.
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Senator raps USDA for travel spending
Agencies should make more use of online conferencing instead of meetings at exotic resorts, Sen. Coburn said in a report.
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CFO academy to begin this fall
The academy, which will draw students from the federal financial community, has been endorsed by the Federal CFO Council.
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OFPP issues assessment for acquisitions
The document gives agencies guidance to determine if they have good acquisition operations.
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DOE to help centers collect data
The Energy Department will release new software to help data centers collect energy efficiency information.
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Bill to rehire retirees gets qualified support
Lawmakers and panel members who testified at a House subcommittee hearing examined a bill that would make it easier for agencies to re-employ retirees.
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GSA considers data-center optimization
GSA is partnering with EPA and DOE on a possible initiative to help agencies to make their data centers more energy efficient.
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