Acquisition
Agencies must share details about noncompetitive contracts
Regulators require agencies to post online their reasons for awarding a contract with no competition.
People
OMB nominee Orszag said he will use IT to improve performance
President-elect Barack Obama’s OMB director would also strengthen information technology use to deliver services and make contracting and acquisition more efficient.
Digital Government
Agencies reduce some payment errors; but overall rate rises
Although some improper payments have been cut, the overall percentage has risen as the government measures more programs, a report by OMB says.
Digital Government
OMB names four agencies as security LOB centers
The Information Systems Security Line of Business expands to offer FISMA certification and accreditation services across the government.
People
FCW Insider: Feedback on musings about Obama's CPO
Nancy Killefer, Obama's pick for chief performance officer, has a reputation for focusing on performance, not gotcha management, one reader says.
Cybersecurity
Satisfied employees prove value
Good management has a role in making employees feel engaged and important, and evokes better performance.
People
Power positions: Federal positions on the front lines
A small number of politically appointed agency executives will set and enforce President-elect Barack Obama's policy and management initiatives.
People
Final Bush-era cards show more green
The last President’s Management Agenda score card for the Bush administration showed more instances of success, as agencies have steadily achieved results in several performance categories.
People
IG: Job competition saps staff
DOD auditor’s report sends clear signal on what the acquisition workforce needs.
Digital Government
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Digital Government
More agencies get high marks on latest PMA scorecard
OMB's latest scores show agencies became more accountable through the Bush administration.
People
Breaking News: Obama names first CPO
Nancy Killefer was chosen today to be the nation's first chief performance officer, a job designed to bring more accountability to government agencies.
Digital Government
IG: OMB doesn't influence DOD in competitive sourcing
Military officials said they felt more pressures from their branch's chain of command.
Cybersecurity
CIO Council panel details functions
The committee will focus on helping agencies implement the Comprehensive National Cybersecurity Initiative.
Digital Government
OMB: Standards will boost financial performance
As part of the Financial Management Line of Business, new accounting standards strive to help consolidate and improve agencies' various accounting practices.
People
OMB: Agencies will reduce security clearance delays
Plans advance to automate clearance process, start policy reforms, increase accountability and expand reciprocity.
Digital Government
Agencies get directions for segment architecture
The methodology is based on best practices used at various agencies, working group says
People