People
Justice warns that 100,000 furloughs are possible
If sequestration goes forward as planned, 100,000 Justice Department employees could face unpaid time off.
People
Senator toughens up on DOD's money transfers
DOD warned to stop transferring funds without justification.
People
Report: USDA CIO to retire
Chris Smith plans to leave in three weeks, but where he's going remains a mystery.
Digital Government
Big data drives hot job prospect
The popularity of big data is creating demand for a new kind of job: The data scientist.
Cybersecurity
Why the president's budget request matters
Although it's unlikely to pass, the president's budget request shapes the technology agenda.
Cybersecurity
DHS cybersecurity exec leaving
The Homeland Security Department is losing an assistant secretary for cybersecurity, effective today, according to a report by Politico.
Modernization
VanRoekel lists priorities for 2012
The federal CIO sounded a familiar refrain at an AFCEA breakfast.
People
Creative accounting reportedly masks $3B in DOD budget request
The Defense Department's budget may have used a little accounting magic to meet discretionary spending caps.
Digital Government
Obama nominates defense acquisition chief
Katrina McFarland has been performing the assistant secretary’s duties since October 2011 while serving as president of Defense Acquisition University.
Digital Government
OPM botches Presidential Management Fellows finalist notification
Some semifinalists in the competitive Presidential Management Fellows program were mistakenly told they had been accepted as finalists.
Digital Government
AIA hires former House Appropriations staffer as VP
The association's new vice president of acquisition policy brings extensive legislative procurement experience.
People
VA slammed for doing end run around telework policy
Union leader suggests VA's telework policies violate the Telework Enhancement Act of 2010.
Digital Government
Can State maintain a virtual embassy in Syria?
The State Department's social media presence could help it maintain its connection to the Syrian people.
Cybersecurity
Internal problems take down Defense IG website
A days-long outage of the Defense Department Office of Inspector General remains unresolved.
Digital Government
Top Air Force weapons acquisition official to leave in March
The top weapons acquisition official will return to private industry.
People
Lawmaker targets step increases
A new bill would bar step increases for the remainder of 2012.
Digital Government
Army swears in new vice chief of staff
As Gen. Peter Chiarelli retires, his replacement is sworn in.
People