Modernization
GSA schedules Twitter chat for cloud broker idea
The General Services Administration takes another step to foster dialog on an idea for better cloud service provision.
Digital Government
New tool helps spot fake federal social media accounts
The federal social media database takes the guessing out of which accounts belong to government agencies.
Digital Government
Paul Prouty fights back
A former GSA executive, forced out of the agency in the wake of the conference spending scandal, wants his case reviewed.
People
GSA freezes 2013 per diem travel rates
Unchanging travel spending rate aligns with acting administrator's ongoing agency review.
People
GSA CIO to co-chair Heroines in Technology Awards Gala
The annual gala honors women in the technology community for their dedication to community service.
People
Is Tangherlini getting traction or spinning his wheels?
The acting GSA administrator has been applauded for his aggressive review of agency spending. But can he bring lasting change?
Acquisition
How a few words could change small-business set-aside picture
The Obama administration is trying to change some wording in the acquisition rules make it easier to set aside R&D solicitations.
Modernization
GSA's proposed cloud brokerage grabs industry attention
There have been so many responses to a recent RFI that GSA has extended the deadline to allow for more, agency says.
People
GSA sees air travel savings in new City Pair arrangement
Agency's purchasing strategies have lowered prices and allowed the government more flexibility when employees book flights, as work begins on the second iteration of GSA's electronic air travel management system.
Digital Government
Prediction: One fourth of federal websites to be mobile-friendly in a year
A GSA official believes agencies are making steady progress at optimizing data for mobile devices, predicting a 'giant step forward' soon.
People
GSA's ethical lapses may indicate a systemic oversight problem, group says
Watchdog group says Office of Government Ethics missed clear warning signs of risks of abuse and waste in GSA, suggesting that some changes may be needed in the government's structure for ethics oversight.
People
Another GSA official resigns over spending scandal
A former GSA Commissioner has left the agency, apparently in connection to the ongoing spending scandal.
Acquisition
GSA's new award-management system offline right after launch
Taken down because of performance issues, GSA's new SAM site is scheduled to be back Aug. 6.
People
Federal employee bonuses under fire
Lawmakers seek to limit bonuses governmentwide, a concern that gained prominence in Congress's examination of GSA spending.
People
Congressman: GSA officials absent from hearing 'have ducked'
The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee expects to have GSA testifying about its spending choices, but the invited officials are not saying no.
Modernization
Networx transition deemed nearly complete
Almost 99 percent of services have moved to the Networx program, according to a GSA official.
Digital Government
GSA formally announces Davie as acting FAS commissioner
Davie brings 20 years of GSA experience to the post as Commissioner Steve Kempf begins medical leave.
Acquisition