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OMB plans domain name security measures
The agency plans to to require agencies to implement security measures designed to protect information from the federal government’s domain name servers from unauthorized access.
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SSA to launch online retirement estimator
The calculator would determine the amount of payments for people at specific points and let them submit what-if scenarios.
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GSA to re-evaluate Alliant bids
The General Services Administration said it's redoing its past performance evaluations for the 62 companies that bid on the $50-billion information technology contract.
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Senior execs still want performance pay
The Office of Personnel Management's 2008 survey of the Senior Executive Service members reports that the overwhelming majority of those executives say their pay should be based on performance.
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DHS, HHS earn kudos for transparency
A university study finds the two large agencies have made their goals more outcome-oriented and transparent.
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Interior's deputy CIO to retire
Edward Meagher, deputy chief information officer at the Interior Department, will retire effective July 1.
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DOD's EA programs still struggling
The military services' work to develop enterprise architectures has not advanced beyond initial steps in some cases, according to the Government Accountability Office.
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New DISA chief lauds scholarship recipients
Navy Rear Adm. Elizabeth Hight today praised 17 high school students who received AFCEA scholarships.
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Letter: Doan understood procurement official exodus but IG didn't
A reader says Doan tried to tackle the root of contracting problems early, while the IG's solutions are continuing to drive employees out.
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Letter: Agency brain drain fight is an opportunity
A reader writes about the silver lining of the loss of employees because of retirement in the next five years.
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Letter: Air Force faces less staff members, more work
A reader says that becoming a 'jack of all trades' in the Air Force doesn't lead to promotions.
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Peter Tseronis moves to new position at Energy Department
Peter Tseronis, chief technology officer leaves the Education Department.
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Letter: Flush the brain drain
A reader says the government should view the so-called brain drain as an opportunity to replace an archaic personnel system.
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Bush names new DHS CHCO
The president plans to appoint Thomas Cairns to DHS' top HR slot, which has been open since January.
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GAO: Interagency contracting worrisome
Government auditors say the State Department needs to improve its oversight and management of interagency contracts.
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OMB promotes fiscal cooperation
The agency's Budget Formulation and Execution Line of Business relies on MAX wiki for federal agencies to collaborate on ways to align processes, standards and data.
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Buzz of the Week: Wowed by Virtual Alabama
Alabama has created an application that users can tailor to meet their homeland security needs.
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