Digital Government

GAO: Air Force must improve inventory monitoring systems

Watchdog says current approach does not follow best practices.

Digital Government

Think tank calls competitive sourcing a winning tool for taxpayers

Report cites Bush administration figures claiming large savings from competition, but union official says analysts should have looked harder at the numbers.

Digital Government

Bush management initiative likely to survive transition

The consolidation of processes and systems under the Bush administration's lines of business initiative likely will continue in some form in the next administration, a research firm is predicting.

Digital Government

Research group predicts moderate growth in IT spending during next five years

Uncertain economy, new administration may temper technology spending.

Digital Government

Acting GSA chief says relationship with IG is on the mend

Procurement observers predict aggressive oversight from inspectors general, Congress will continue during the next year.

Digital Government

GAO: Homeland Security lacks adequate workforce for performance-based acquisitions

Witnesses at a House hearing said a talented and cooperative workforce is essential to carrying out the complex procurements.

Digital Government

OMB to issue guidance on purchase cards

Memo follows report exposing widespread abuse across agencies.

Digital Government

Draft rule clarifies feds' procurement priorities for small business

A proposed change to the Federal Acquisition Regulation clarifies the government's approach to assigning priority levels when awarding contracts to different types of small businesses.