Digital Government
GSA's picklegate
Want to know how concerned GSA has become about conference spending? Check the box lunches.
Acquisition
Senators turn to GSA's regional offices for answers on spending abuses
After questioning headquarters officials in Washington, senators are taking their inquiries directly to the regions.
People
GSA's IG probes aren't over yet
A Senate panel has provided a list of targets for future investigations into GSA's operations, and requested updates on the IG office's progress.
Modernization
GSA unveils list of FedRAMP third-party assessment organizations
The certified 3PAOS will evaluate contractors that provide cloud services and products to the federal government.
Digital Government
Congressman defends call to dismantle GSA
Rep. Jeff Denham's suggestion that GSA should be shut down energized the agency's defenders.
People
GSA postpones conference as part of 'top to bottom review'
GSA officials seek new ways to deliver information without travel, hotels.
Digital Government
GSA says: Ties are mandatory, even in the Texas heat
GSA officials want their largest annual conference to be presentable and respectable.
Digital Government
Issa to IGs: Don't leave Congress in the dark
Oversight committee chairman shares his new interpretation of the law on inspectors general reporting to Congress.
Cybersecurity
On the front lines: How agencies recruit young feds
Despite popular belief, public perception of the government workforce and pervasive anti-government rhetoric hasn't put a damper on young people's desire to become public servants.
Digital Government
Twitter users have mixed view of GSA scandal, study shows
An analysis of thousands of tweets about the recent lavish spending at a GSA conference shows a surprising mix of views about the scandal, according to a new study.
Digital Government
GSA hearings prompt more media outrage
Further revelations and a key official's refusal to talk generate strong reactions.
Digital Government
GSA questioned for dubious kickback offer to contractors
Agency offered tax breaks in exchange for payments, according to reports.
Digital Government
NOAA makes magic solicitation disappear
Faster than you can say 'abracadabra,' NOAA withdrew a solicitation for a stage magician to appear at an employee event.
Acquisition
IG highlights GSA's missing pieces in contract files
Audit finds GSA's assisted acquisition service center, FEDSIM, without complete files on high-risk contracts.
People
CIO discovers the personal value of telework
When her husband needed medical care last year, Casey Coleman found that federal telework policies made it possible to manage work and home.
Acquisition
Putting the GSA Humpty Dumpty back together again
Once the dust settles, the hard work will begin to build a stronger, more customer-focused agency.
People
Agencies not playing around with gamification
A familiar concept in the private sector, gamification makes a splash in the federal space.
Digital Government