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OPM’s automated retirement system could take a hit
As the Bush administration proposes budget cuts for OPM's Retirement Systems Modernization project, GAO is raising concerns about the system’s readiness.
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Letter: The reality of the clearance backlog
People need to understand the impact that the security clearance backlog is having on individual lives, writes one reader.
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Audit criticizes DOD’s IT contingency plans
Inspector general's office warns that the apparent lack of a comprehensive IT systems contingency planning policy at DOD could hinder warfighting operations.
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Administration sees key role for PIOs
Outlining next steps for the President's Performance Improvement Initiative, budget officials touted the role of newly created performance improvement officers.
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NNSA wants more funding for cybersecurity
Energy asks for $122 million to protect information.
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IG: National icons at risk
The Park Police needs to do a better job of projecting the Washington Monument and Statue of Liberty, according to a report from Interior's inspector general.
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Bush wants a security clearance reform plan by April 30
The memo's language reflects concerns that longstanding security clearance practices are preventing employees and contractors from beginning work.
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SBA requests funding to improve loan-processing system
The agency wants to improve oversight of $85 billion in loans.
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OMB puts more investments on management watch list
The number of technology projects that need improvement grew by 47 percent in the fiscal 2009 budget request.
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Letter: Bosses don’t like ‘bad news’
One reader says he’s hesitant to trust political appointees’ reports to OPM about the success of NSPS.
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DOD adjusts to new pay rules
The federal government's effort to move to a pay-for-performance model is still a work in progress.
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A void in the community
Rep. Davis’ decision not to run again strikes a blow to House’s acquisition and IT chops.
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Exodus depletes USDA CIO's office
3 high-level executives leave in a short time amid claims of a hostile environment.
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White House not telling what programs will be cut
President Bush announced last week that 151 programs would be reduced or cut, but administration officials say the list will not be public for another week.
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Letter: Ferriss’ ideas ring true
A reader who started a company to provide support to busy professionals finds much to agree with in Judy Welles’ review of “The 4-Hour Work Week.”
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Letter: NSPS is a betrayal of government employees
One reader says NSPS is nothing more than an attempt to “diminish wages, steal retirements, hoodwink faithful employees and steal from civil service employees.”
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GAO raises red flags on retirement systems modernization
Initial tests of a major software component have identified numerous problems that may not be easily fixed in time to meet OPM’s deadline.
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Rep. Thompson condemns DHS decision to promote Charbo
In a letter to Secretary Chertoff, the chairman of the Homeland Security Committee questions Charbo's qualifications.
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