Management
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The Agency for International Development has always used private sector groups to deliver services in various countries. Now the agency has launched what it calls Private Sector Engagement Modernize, to deal with the private sector in a new way.
February 08, 2023 -
Few acquisitions seem to vex the government more than information technology. It's a major expenditure each year, at something like a hundred billion dollars governmentwide.
February 08, 2023 -
In today's Federal Newscast: Agencies are dragging their feet on some critical cybersecurity recommendations. GSA is expanding its data reporting initiative. And MREs of the future could be made from nothing more than water, air and energy.
February 08, 2023 -
As agencies continue to implement the customer experience executive order, they will increasingly need to modernize legacy systems so they are flexible enough to meet changing user needs.
February 07, 2023 -
The Defense Department is telling its acquisition people to use what's known as category management to expand the use of small business. But for years, small business has argued that category management actually limits the number of vendors who can sell to government.
February 07, 2023 -
After a years of trying different ways to centralize Pentagon management, DoD kicks off Defense Management Institute.
February 07, 2023 -
Raj Iyer’s last day as the Army’s chief information officer is Feb. 10, after which he plans to return to industry but continue to support the service’s transformation efforts.
February 06, 2023 -
In today's Federal Newscast: Child care for DoD employees is good, but costs too much and is in short supply. A new bill could change how COLAs are calculated for federal retirees. And if you're violating certain federal civil statutes or regulations, get ready to pay higher penalties.
February 06, 2023 -
A partisan divide between the White House and Congress could have big repercussions for the career federal workforce. Here’s what agency leaders can do to prepare.
February 03, 2023 -
In today's Federal Newscast, the Merit Systems Protection Board encourages federal hiring managers to focus more on job candidates' skills, rather than their education.
February 03, 2023 -
The Biden administration is giving agencies several common targets to improve customer experience in government.
February 02, 2023 -
The Air Force has long had the job of providing close air support for Army and Marine Corps ground troops. Its what made the A-10 attack fighter such a beloved instrument. The F-35 is supposed to replace the A-10 in that role.
February 02, 2023 -
The Small Business Administration and the Defense Department are expanding an arrangement to foster new companies with national security technology. The latest joint effort is called the Small Business Investment Company Critical Technologies Initiative.
February 02, 2023 -
Agency inspectors general have already flagged tens of billions of dollars in suspected fraud, and efforts are underway to recover some improper payments.
February 01, 2023 -
FEMA brings back a familiar face to be its new CIO while HHS, the Navy and GSA fill key technology leadership roles.
February 01, 2023