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Letter: Kost knowledgeable on transitions, IT governance
A reader says chief information officers can learn a lot from John Kost about good IT governance and surviving transitions.
People
Letter: No more changes to General Schedule system
A reader writes about keeping the GS system uniform governmentwide and says, "New alternatives to the GS system are attempts to get rid of unions."
People
Letter: COOP and telework won't be issues until next disaster
A reader says continuity-of-operations planning and teleworking will not get agencies' attention until the next crisis arises.
People
USPTO encouraged by peer patent review
A U.S. Patent and Trademark Office official cites the initial success of a pilot program.
People
GAO gets good reviews for quality
Two peer reviews have determined that the Government Accountability Office's internal quality measures are up to the task.
Modernization
Agencies hit security mark
OMB’s target is to have only 100 Internet connections governmentwide, official says.
People
NARA launches electronic records archives
The National Archives and Records Administration has completed the first step to develop its "Archives of the Future" system. It will be able to preserve, manage and provide sustained access to all types of electronic records.
People
GSA watchers praise Williams nomination
But the new GSA chief would have little time to make a mark.
People
Unions expect to negotiate new rules
Labor union official cited problems that include performance payouts and job reassignments.
People
GAO: DHS should merge network monitors
The Government Accountability Office said the Homeland Security Department has not moved quickly enough to combine the two offices that monitor and secure DHS' networks and data, increasing the risk of disruptions. DHS disagreed.
People
Senate nixes emergency census funding
The Senate has eliminated $210 million in emergency supplemental funding that Commerce Department officials say they need to offset the 2010 census’ rising costs.
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GSA's Bibb to work with new firm
After retiring September 1, Acting GSA Administrator David Bibb will enter the real estate industry at a company now being established.
People
Letter: Best price not on GSA Schedule
A reader says a more simple way than using the GSA Schedule to make purchases would be best for all parties involved.
People
Letter: Beware of workforce layoffs and hires
A readers says the employee who has been working at DOD for 20 years or more may not have "seniority retention privileges."
People
Letter: Commercial terms among vendors and government should match
A reader writes, "In my purchases, [General Services Administration] Schedule prices are always just a starting point for negotiations."
People
Letter: GSA's Jim Williams major career contributions not highlighted
A reader says Federal Acquisition Service Commissioner Jim Williams implemented the merger of the Federal Technology Service and the Federal Supply Service among other great accomplishments.
Modernization
The federal enterprise architecture: Where it fits
The Clinger-Cohen Act of 1996 called for agencies to adopt an IT architecture to govern the management and acquisition of new IT.
Modernization