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The IRS has offered another, more targeted round of buyouts. The agency, however, plans to grant buyouts and early-outs to a limited number of employees — about 270 out of the 1,600 who are eligible, according to a staff email received by Federal News Radio. An IRS email said the targeted nature of the buyouts is different from previous offers and includes specific areas not covered before. The latest round of early-outs is the third set of offers in as many months.
February 27, 2012 -
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Gary Engel, GAO\'s director of financial management, says the Treasury Department\'s Office of Financial Stability, which implements TARP, still needs to establish a mechanism for effective implementation of its review and approval process for preparing its financial statements.
February 27, 2012 -
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The government\'s adoption of mobile devices is only in its early stages. People hear about \"wonderful, sexy new tools that are available for individuals, and we ask the question of ourselves, \'Why can they\'ve be available in a working setting within government or industry?\'\" said one government technology expert.
February 27, 2012 -
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John Burden, the Interior Department\'s chief diversity officer, told The Federal Drive with Tom Temin what Interior\'s diversity plan looks like and what he thinks is the best way to achieve the agency\'s goals.
February 27, 2012 -
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Not sure about how much you need to save for retirement? A new online tool from the Office of Personnel Management helps feds figure out how to plan and includes projections for annuities and Thrift Savings Plan benefits.
February 27, 2012 -
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Rep. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) told The Federal Drive with Tom Temin that he and lawmakers who represent federal employees want to maintain this system for federal employees.
February 27, 2012 -
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Security professionals see Bring-Your-Own-Device as an avenue for loss of enterprise data.
February 27, 2012 -
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The Navy Sea Systems Command has awarded a $400 million contract for two new Joint High Speed Vessels.
February 27, 2012 -
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The Morning Federal Newscast is a daily compilation of the stories you hear Federal Drive host Tom Temin discuss throughout the show each day. The Newscast is designed to give FederalNewsRadio.com users more information about the stories you hear on the air. Today\'s newscast includes information about nominating a fed for the Presidential Rank Award and the status of federal procurements.
February 27, 2012 -
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The National Institute of Standards and Technology says there are six steps agencies should take. NIST issues new guidelines for securing wireless local area networks, or WiFi.
February 27, 2012 -
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After a decade of unsuccessful attempts, including the Justice Department\'s Integrated Wireless Network, the Homeland Security Department wants to leap forward with technology by using commercial 4G networks to connect law enforcement agencies. DHS created a joint program office to lead the effort. The approach is part of OMB\'s shared services initiative for agencies to work together on big programs.
February 27, 2012 -
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The Department of Veterans Affairs has issued a stop-work order on a key component of the integrated electronic health record system it isdeveloping with the Defense Department. Virginia-based ASM Research won the $103 million contract.
February 27, 2012 -
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They say that everybody\'s got a price, so what\'s yours? What would it take for Uncle Sam to convince you to retire? Because you may be facing that decision soon, Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says.
February 27, 2012 -
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Every week, Federal New\'s Radio\'s Ruben Gomez speaks with Recreation News Editor Marvin Bond about fun things to do in and near the nation\'s capital.
February 25, 2012
