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TSA announces final TWIC costs
Port and maritime workers will pay slightly less than projected in January but still more than first predicted in May 2006.
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CIO Council honors Schlarman, Andreessen with Azimuth Awards
The CIO Council picked two winners of the 2007 Azimuth Award that couldn’t be more different.
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OMB looking for vendor to develop infrastructure metrics
OMB will work through GSA to hire a contractor to establish baseline metrics for three areas of the Infrastructure Optimization Initiative Line of Business.
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GSA tries sweetening telework with new federal regulations
The agency clarified security requirements for teleworkers and reduced agencies’ equipment burdens for off-site workers.
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Cures for the compulsive gadget grabber
Unflinching focus on value and program needs helps rein in temptation to buy the latest and greatest toys.
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Two agencies prove it’s possible to fix GAO high-risk programs
HUD, Postal Service worked their way off of GAO’s high-risk list.
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OMB to require standard Windows desktop configuration
In a memo going out to CIOs as early as today, OMB will require agencies to move to a standard Windows desktop configuration developed by NIST and the Air Force by Feb. 1, 2008.
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Congress pressures agencies to improve E-FOIA compliance
House and Senate bills focus on improving the efficiency and transparency of E-FOIA.
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Survey: Feds faster to adopt telework than private sector
Federal agencies are beating the private sector in adopting telework through legislation, continuity of operations planning and employee enthusiasm.
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Using the bad to do good
Government Printing Office looks to learn from its mistakes to improve its programs.
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DOD renews acquisition reform by focusing on unearned fees
New contracting policies respond to longstanding contracting concerns.
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Democrats gain the advantage on health IT issues
With Democrats now in charge on Capitol Hill, the rush for national health IT legislation is on.
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Chertoff gives CIO the power of the purse
Scott Charbo will gain broad control of IT spending in DHS directorates.
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Editorial: Doan’s task
Despite the controversy surrounding her, the GSA administrator’s main goal should be leaving the agency better than she found it.
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Comptroller Walker: Fiscal woes threaten defense transformation
Retiring baby boomers, spiraling health care costs and dwindling personal savings rates forebode a looming fiscal disaster, the comptroller general said.
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NGA releases 2007 priorities
The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency wants to focus on intelligence community partnerships, advancing its mission and attracting employees.
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House passes bill to restrict no-bid contracting
The legislation would change federal acquisition law to require agencies to limit the use of abuse-prone contracts, to increase transparency and accountability, and to protect the acquisition workforce.
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USDA counts down to Networx
The Agriculture Department is prepared for the contract's award, which is expected at any time.
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Use innovation in recruiting, HR experts tell agencies
As the federal retirement wave begins to crest in coming years, agencies should think creatively about attracting and retaining new employees.
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