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
Emerging tech will power future of government IT in lean times
Cloud and mobility are becoming increasingly important in helping government CIOs meet mission needs, GSA technology leader says.
Cybersecurity
Top VA official recognized for excellence in leadership
Winners of the AFFIRM Leadership Awards feted at Capital Hilton.
People
GSA CFO takes on new detail
GSA brings over Treasury official to be acting chief financial officer.
Acquisition
GSA job security could increase with schedules revisions
Terminating contracts might seem like a job killer, but some experts predict the opposite effect.
Acquisition
Is GSA stuck with proprietary numbering system?
Dun & Bradstreet provides unique identifiers used to designate businesses in contract coding, and GSA would like more freedom than it now has.
Digital Government
How RIM's fortune could affect your BlackBerry
The maker of the popular BlackBerry is on the financial ropes. What does it mean for feds?
Digital Government
GSA helps feds walk the straight and narrow
At the GSA Expo in San Antonio, officials handed out the two-page document that reminds federal employees of the rules.
People
Tougher GSA oversight part of new legislation
The General Services Administration could come under tighter restrictions if new legislation passes, based on recent revelations about its spending habits.
Modernization
GSA takes closer look at IT portfolio
Following the release of the Digital Government Strategy, GSA CIO Casey Coleman says her agency will looks to review its IT portfolio as part of the federal IT reform.
Digital Government
How to read minds
Reading people's minds doesn't require supernatural powers, just understanding and applying psychological concepts. That's a lesson learned at the Management of Change conference.
People
Issa probes telework travel reimbursements
GSA teleworkers billed $750,000 in travel expenses, raising questions in Congress.
Modernization
FedRAMP takes applications for service providers
Officials require cloud service providers to get their systems tested before selling them to the government.
People
GSA's new electronic travel system to improve on predecessor
The new E-Gov Travel Service adds reporting capabilities, data analysis.
Acquisition
IG probes apparently not enough to prevent bonuses at GSA
A senator takes her probe of employee bonuses governmentwide after learning that GSA paid more than $1 million to employees under investigation.
Modernization
GSA tries to solve contract review problems
Auditors found that GSA had no strategy to determine the appropriate number of awards to issue on a blanket purchase agreement, promping action from the agency.
Acquisition