Modernization
GSA debuts new Web 2.0 tools and hosting for federal agencies
The General Services Administration launches Citizen.Apps.gov, a new website to help federal agencies reach out to the public with free Web 2.0 tools.
People
FedScoop, health IT conferences commence
A pair of conferences in Washington get under way and feature government executives speaking about innovation and other IT-related issues.
Digital Government
Are you a healthy fed?
If you are like a lot of American workers, you spend a lot of time behind a desk. That means that for eight hours a day, your primary source of exercise may well be walking to the copier or coffee machine.
People
Low participation in SSA video contest is latest in a lackluster series
News analysis: A public relations expert offers remedies for recent video contests sponsored by the Social Security Administration and other agencies that generated relatively few entries.
People
GSA launches online clearinghouse for federal alerts, notifications
The General Services Administration added a new site to its USA.gov Web portal that offers access to thousands of real-time federal notifications and alerts.
Digital Government
How good is your emissions reporting? GSA wants to know.
GSA finds it feasible for companies to report their emissions data in a voluntary system and is moving ahead with the idea.
Cybersecurity
GSA may recompete HSPD-12 contract
Violations of procurement policies revealed in an IG report could lead to a new competition for a services contract at GSA.
Acquisition
House passes bill to keep GSA skeds open to state, local agencies
The House backs programs that open schedules contracts to state and local governments in case of emergencies.
Digital Government
GSA plans for 'sustainability acquisitions'
The premier procurement agency’s plan is to use its buying power to change the federal marketplace.
People
GSA's former chief financial officer tackles a leadership void
Kathleen Turco jumped at the opportunity to be associate administrator of governmentwide policy at the General Services Administration earlier this year — in part because she saw an opportunity to fill a leadership vacuum.
Digital Government
Denise Pease named GSA regional administrator
She will oversee the agency's work in its Northeast and Caribbean Region.
People
Gov 2.0 applications carry legal risks
Agencies trying to use social media face legal hazards, but GSA attorney Elizabeth Hochberg says most can be overcome.
People
Challenge.gov seeks to expand public's engagement
The General Services Administration has launched a new site for agencies to post contests to engage people with the government.
People
GSA seeks to upgrade its electronic travel service
The General Services Administration wants pioneering approaches to improve its E-Government Travel System, as the agency upgrades its travel management services.
Digital Government
GSA fast tracks requirements for FedRAMP
The General Services Administration is in the final stages of shoring up the requirements for a governmentwide program to certify and accredit cloud computing products and services.
Digital Government
GSA names chief financial officer
Alison Doone, currently the Internal Revenue Service's CFO, will assume the same position with the General Services Adminsistration.
Modernization
3 federal sites have top customer satisfaction
A recent survey highlighted the best and worst scores for customer satisfaction among federal departmental and portal Web sites.
People