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Roosevelt scholarships would help fill mission-critical positions
House lawmakers have introduced a bill that would provide scholarships to graduate students in exchange for at least three years of federal service.
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Letter: Agencies should reward savings in business case development
A reader says skill, training and practice are needed to develop a business case.
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Letter: Handling business cases difficult in practice
A reader writes that the Office of Management and Budget's definition of an acceptable business case varies yearly.
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FAA uses technology to speed air travel
The agency has been under fire by Congress for growing air traffic gridlock and delays and for safety concerns.
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Young's departure from OMB to come soon
The deputy e-government administrator is helping the agency search for his successor before stepping down.
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Clearance process concerns CBP official
Customs and Border Protection’s acting information technology chief said the inefficiencies in the security clearance process have huge unseen costs and further reform is needed.
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Agencies recognized for performance reporting
A public accountants’ organization has given 17 agencies awards for Performance and Accountability Reports that are clear and readable.
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DOD, OPM issue proposed rules for NSPS
The Defense Department and the Office of Personnel Management have proposed rules for DOD's National Security Personnel System, including changes in compensation and performance management.
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Panel wants IT security reports from NASA
The House's version 2008 NASA authorization bill calls for two reports detailing the space agency’s security controls and IT vulnerabilities.
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Agencies mixed on meeting OMB's goals
The Office of Management and Budget reports that almost all agencies are meeting goals for enterprise architecture, but less than a third have met the standard for business cases.
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Letter: Civilian agencies abuse grade system with quick promotions
A reader writes, "The GS system has steps for a reason, you get a chance to learn your job."
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Study: Hiring flexibilities produce talent
In a new study done by the Office of Personnel Management, government managers say using hiring flexibilities is more effective in hiring quality employees than traditional methods.
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Letter: Despite different generations, technology is common focus
A reader says all generations at the workplace are becoming "more dependent upon computer assisted decisions."
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Letter: Rehiring retirees benefits young feds, too
A reader says experienced retirees can help train younger employees.
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Letter: Recruitment woes lead to retiree rehires
A reader says federal agencies have changed their tune because of recruitment difficulties.
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Reader comment roundup: Blogs, government competitiveness and more
Find out what the buzz is among our readers. Check out this roundup of readers comments.
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Letter: Better integration of employees will help government stay competitive
A reader writes about the disorganization of federal workers' first day on the job.
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