People

Tangherlini: Feds should take a lesson from their connected kids

The way today's children do their homework can provide some ideas for government innovation, GSA chief says.

People

GSA ponders offering new contract to cut conference costs

Conferences have been under scrutiny for some time, and the crush of sequestration's forced budget cuts only intensifies the pressure.

Digital Government

GSA's conference reforms bear fruit

Policy changes after revelations of a lavish Las Vegas conference have led to significant savings, officials testify.

Digital Government

GSA cancels Expo

Budget pressures lead agency to cancel annual event, spokesman says.

People

Summit stresses value of metrics in social media

Agencies are using social media tools in increasingly creative ways; measuring their impact is the next needed step.

Acquisition

OASIS creates thirst for answers

Does GSA's latest contract for professional services push strategic sourcing past reasonable limits?

People

GSA gains a CFO

Mike Casella is moving from USAID to GSA to manage the agency's finances.

People

New acquisition chief brings customer perspective

Thomas Sharpe, who is taking the corner office at GSA's Federal Acquisition Service, has been on the other side of the fence for years.

People

GSA gets a renewed mission

Dan Tangherlini has set a clear course for the procurement agency, but will he remain at the top to lead?

Digital Government

Why you really should read those terms of service

GSA's new agreement with Pinterest is the latest attempt to ensure agencies' social outreach do not conflict with federal law.

Digital Government

GSA clears Pinterest for feds

A government-specific terms-of-service agreement makes it safe for agencies to use the picture-hosting social-media service.

Acquisition

GSA: Expand fee program

The Industrial Funding Fee could support programs beyond the Multiple Award Schedules, GSA officials say.

Acquisition

FedRAMP issues first certification

The General Services Administration met its self-imposed year-end deadline to begin approving cloud providers.

People

Fight against redundant websites becomes a broader crusade

Sheila Campbell, who won a Federal 100 award in 2012 for her efforts to eliminate duplicative websites, has expanded her scope to encompass the larger federal digital strategy.

Modernization

What the end of Apps.gov teaches

GSA's experiment with Apps.gov has ended, but the experience may open a door to future success.

Modernization

After 3 years, Apps.gov to go dark

GSA announces that all SaaS offerings should go through GSA Advantage starting Dec. 1

Acquisition

House Small Business chairman skeptical of GSA's new schedules model

Demand Based Model "demonstrates a lack of understanding of how small businesses operate," Rep. Graves suggests.

People

GSA launches data dashboard for GWACs

According to GSA's Mary Davie, the new tool addresses needs voiced by both agencies and contractors.

People

Mark Day: How agencies boost savings

The director of GSA's Office of Strategic Programs knows how agencies can become more efficient in today's budget climate.

People

Want to be FAS Comissioner? Better hurry!

GSA has extended the deadline to apply for a vacant leadership post, but not by much.