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Government's biggest spenders are the least transparent, report finds
A new study from the Mercatus Center at George Mason University finds that the most-funded federal agencies are the least adept at disclosing how their work benefits the public.
People
Bush to appoint controversial choice as head of OIRA
The Bush administration plans to appoint Susan Dudley to be OIRA administrator despite concerns from watchdog groups.
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Sen. Grassley presses GSA's Williams on Sun deal
Sen. Charles Grassley has asked Jim Williams how much Williams knew about the agency's decision to renew Sun Microsystems' schedule contract despite IG concerns.
Cybersecurity
GAO: IRS slow to fix numerous IT security gaps
The weaknesses impair the tax agency’s ability to ensure the confidentiality, integrity and availability of financial and sensitive information.
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New rules aim to centralize government sales
GSA is updating regulations to support an e-government initiative aimed at getting better deals on the sale of personal property.
Cybersecurity
Security officials get a case of nerves about LOB
Reprogramming existing training money is not an easy option for many agencies.
Modernization
HUD tells its HR success story
Agency adopts a new systems strategy based on ‘buy it’ rather than ‘build it.'
Modernization
USPTO's telework program sets the bar
Rigorous training and performance metrics are the basis for its success and expansion.
People
Doan hearing focuses on improper politics
Waxman seeks information about whether GSA’s leader and others violated Hatch Act.
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GSA, OPM delay HR business line solicitation, awards
A large number of questions from vendors is forcing the agencies to push back the awards for the Human Resources Line of Business to August.
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CIOs struggle to attract young IT workforce
New hiring initiatives and flexible management are expected to help.
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Agencies to report financial services metrics under LOB
Starting in June, agencies and shared-services providers will have to report how well their financial services perform.
People
Another GSA official heads to private sector
Roger Waldron, GSA’s acting senior procurement executive, will join Mayer, Brown, Rowe and Maw as counsel.
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Agencies still lack dedicated telework personnel, survey finds
The latest survey of federal telework coordinators revealed that agencies still lack workers who are largely dedicated to promoting telework programs, but agencies are making progress.
Cybersecurity
SEC’s inconsistent controls leave financial data at risk
The Securities and Exchange Commission has not implemented critical IT security controls consistently, and new security risks remain unresolved, GAO says.
Modernization
Thrift Investment Board awards contract for form processing
Under the $16 million contract, SI International will provide business outsourcing services for the board’s Thrift Savings Plan.
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OPM launches effort to improve employee training
The Office of Personnel Management has begun an effort to improve training and support for workforce programs using commercial partners.
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