Modernization
GSA looks to a future of everything as a service
GSA is interested in moving everything it can to a service model.
People
GSA spends $270k for music, food and picture frames at awards ceremony
GSA's event spending has once again put the agency in Congressional crosshairs -- this time over a $270,000 award ceremony, complete with a violinist and 4,000 elaborate picture frames. This time, however, the agency's leadership may be ahead of the lawmakers.
People
NASA scores high on innovation
Feds are gung-ho about innovation, but managers are still on the fence.
People
Assessing Networx at midlife: Are we there yet?
The transition to the Networx contract, which GSA awarded in 2007, has turned out to be an arduous process marked by slow progress and uncertainty. Will the government finish before the next contract is awarded?
People
GSA's 5 steps to directing customer traffic
GSA officials are building a more flexible Multiple Award Schedules program by directing suppliers to those schedules customers use most often.
Modernization
A month into FedRAMP, GSA marks progress
A month into FedRAMP's launch, challenges have been overcome and progress has been made, one GSA official said.
People
GSA's acting administrator is no mere placeholder
Dan Tangherlini is taking some bold steps at GSA, pushing to improve the agency with tougher oversight and an eye on every penny spent. Does his temporary status jeopardize his chances of making a lasting change?
Acquisition
GSA hopes OASIS dries up duplication
Some changes to contracting could save the government a substantial amount of money -- if GSA is right about the potential of a planned new set of contracts called OASIS.
Modernization
GSA considers cloud brokerage
As cloud computing continues to challenge traditional procurement processes, GSA is on the lookout for new ideas.
Digital Government
Tangherlini freezes hiring, cancels most bonuses
GSA's new leader is continuing his review of the agency's operations, and says a new ban on bonuses and awards is intended to keep the agency consistent with his goals.
Digital Government
Big data: How much is enough?
Everybody's talking about big data, but is it possible to have too much of a good thing? GSA's acting administrator thinks it might just be.
People
Digital center opens, part of Obama's digital strategy
The Obama administration has launched a center intended to help foster a more mobile-friendly, customer-centric government, with a new leader at the helm.
Acquisition
Was the GSA scandal really scandalous?
Columnist Steve Kelman wonders whether agencies might be justified in spending money on lavish conferences.
Modernization
7 challenges to 'cloud first'
Agencies are well on their way to the cloud but better planning is needed to fully realize the cloud-first policy.
People
GSA offers 1,000 workers early buyouts
Second round of buyouts went to more than 1,000 workers, most of which are in the agency's headquarters.
Modernization
GSA boosts FedRAMP accreditation as small-business advantage
Getting FedRAMP certified could help small businesses break into the federal cloud market, GSA says.
People
Digital strategy launches great mobility build-out
The government's new digital strategy has ambitious plans for managing the rollout of mobile technology -- some say too ambitious.
People
GSA IG gets $10M budget bump to watch travel, conference costs
The House Appropriations Committee has commended the IG with a $68 million budget for the coming year.
Cybersecurity
Can new mobile government plans overcome old problems?
Federal agencies are rolling out a host of mobile strategies, but will it be enough to overcome decades-old challenges?
Modernization