Acquisition
GAO: Electronic waste guidance needs teeth
GSA guidelines don't carry the force of mandates, and GAO believes that the rules for electronic waste disposal needs the backing of an agency with enforcement powers.
Modernization
FISMA standards will calm cloud fears, McClure believes
The Federal Information Security Management Act will help agencies move more sensitive data to the cloud, but not until they're comfortable with the processes.
Modernization
Government IT success hinges on evolution, GSA leaders say
IT leaders are under new pressure to innovate, show the results of their work.
Modernization
Cloud conversation shifting to new concerns
Agencies have come a long way on their journey to implement cloud services, but they're still focusing on the low-hanging fruit.
Digital Government
Jim Ghiloni takes over new GSA program
Ghiloni will serve as the new head of GSA's Integrations, a new professional services contract.
Acquisition
GSA set to review struggling acquisition systems project
GSA has assembled a team to delve into problems with an effort to modernize and consolidate its universe of acquistion systems.
People
IRMCO's 50-year run is at an end
The venerable federal conference has outlived its usefulness, its organizers say, and the time has come for something new.
People
Telework: The key is being connected, not being watched
GSA Administrator Martha Johnson says that connectivity and collaboration are better measures of work than direct oversight.
People
The secret to good communication, plain and simple
GSA's Katherine Spivey makes a strong case for improving how agencies communicate with the public.
Cybersecurity
Federal agency push to reduce regulation results in savings
Federal agencies have found savings and reduced burdens by revising regulations, but not always to taxpayers' benefit.
People
GSA: Reuse, recycle electronics, and avoid landfills
Federal agencies are banned from disposing of electronics in landfills or incinerators under new policy.
Acquisition
GSA holds too much fee money, GAO says
GSA’s Schedules program averaged an excess of $62.2 million in revenue over program costs, before contributions to reserves, each fiscal year.
Modernization
GSA using StumbleUpon to bring visitors to federal websites
The General Services Administration recently established a USA.gov channel on the StumbleUpon Web service network with the goal of generating more traffic to federal websites.
Acquisition
Renfro named director of GSA's GWACs
Renfro has a long history in federal procurement, making her a match for the open director position.
Digital Government