People
Tester takes leadership role on federal efficiency
Montana's junior senator has taken the helm of a new subcommittee overseeing the efficiency and effectiveness of federal programs.
Digital Government
Bill would make 'taking the Fifth' a firing offense for feds
An Alabama congressman wants federal employees testifying before Congress to be required to answer questions or lose their jobs.
People
Berry to say 'g'day' to Australia
Obama taps former OPM chief as ambassador to the land down under.
People
Jason Chaffetz: Tech-savvy leader on the Hill
The Utah congressman is carving out space for himself as one of the key technology policy experts in the Republican caucus.
Cybersecurity
Feds probe contractor that vetted Snowden
While the inquiry is unrelated to Snowden's clearance, 'background investigations have real consequences,' McCaskill says.
People
Minh-Hai Tran-Lam: Bringing the big picture into focus
As government releases more information online, OMB's Minh-Hai Tran-Lam helps agencies change their processes for managing IT investments and disseminating the data.
People
Federal workers remain pessimistic about rewards
Survey shows pockets of employee confidence at certain agencies, but lower morale is common.
Acquisition
OMB issues new spending-data directive to agencies
A memorandum puts some additional controls on contracting data, but transparency advocates say it falls far short of a possible legislative remedy.
People
FCC nominee avoids policy commitments at hearing
FCC chairman nominee urged to commit to reducing federal communications spectrum.
People
Former GAO head seeks congressional OK for cost-cutting commission
David Walker, the leader of the Government Transformation Initiative, envisions a bipartisan commission to trim government waste and duplication.
Digital Government
Defense bill heightens supply-chain scrutiny
If the House-passed bill becomes law, DOD officials would have to look closely at contractor networks, with two specific manufacturers in the crosshairs.
Acquisition
FITARA passes House in Defense bill
Legislation harboring some major changes to federal IT, including budget authority for CIOs, is one major step closer to becoming law.
Modernization
Obama asks agencies to share spectrum
New presidential memorandum requires agencies to document their use of valuable frequencies, sets high bar for those who want to keep it exclusive.
Acquisition
Is strategic sourcing helping small business?
Small firms' offerings don't always fit the initiative's model.
Cybersecurity
Senate questions NSA head
Gen. Keith Alexander answers questions about information gathering, security clearance process.
Acquisition
Issa seeks to standardize contractor suspension process
A bill inching closer to reality would phase out agency suspension/debarment offices.
Digital Government
What the NSA can't do with your data (probably)
Data mining experts explain what predictive analytics on a massive scale would entail.
Digital Government
Senate panel pushes budget authority for CIOs
Should federal IT leaders have a seat at the budget table? Witnesses say yes, but caution that one approach does not fit all.
Acquisition
FITARA could pass as part of Defense bill
The next major piece of procurement reform legislation has been significantly amended in recent weeks.
Digital Government