Management

• E-Gov Fund continues to stand alone, gets boost to $16M

  Senate lawmakers won out over the debate about whether or not to merge the E-Government Fund with the Federal Citizen Services Fund. DHS also receives $166 million for cybersecurity programs in the fiscal 2014 spending bill.

  Congress

  January 21, 2014
• What’s ahead for small contractors?

  Business development expert Bob Davis will discuss the marketing obstacles that many small to mid-size contractors face. January 20, 2014 (Encore presentation January 27, 2014 & February 3, 2014)

  Amtower Off-Center

  January 20, 2014
• Recognizing the contributions of a long-time homeland security official

  Charlie Bartoldus retired from federal service after almost 35 years.

  Management

  January 17, 2014
• Jordan exits OFPP knowing progress toward buying smarter is real

  Joe Jordan, the administrator of the Office of Federal Procurement Policy, is leaving the administration Friday after working five years in assorted senior contracting manager positions. He said agencies are using strategic sourcing, reducing spending and receiving more competition.

  Management

  January 17, 2014
• The economy and cybersecurity

  On this week's Capital Impact show, Bloomberg Government analysts will discuss democrat and republican plans to spur job growth, and why some companies are lagging behind in implementing the cybersecurity framework. January 16, 2014

  Budget

  January 16, 2014
• DHS’ McCormack named vice-chairman of CIO Council

  McCormack will help bridge the political and career technology managers, especially as the Obama administration and Congress take on IT and acquisition reform in the wake of the HealthCare.gov debacle.

  Technology

  January 16, 2014
• Agencies get specific instructions to improve information sharing, safeguarding

  The White House and the Information Sharing Environment released the Strategic Implementation Plan for the President's National Strategy for Information Sharing and Safeguarding. The plan details 16 initiatives that span federal, state, local and tribal governments as well as private sector and international partners. January 16, 2014

  Ask the CIO

  January 16, 2014
• A Discussion About Defense Logistics Agency’s Strategic Priorities

  What are the Defense Logistics Agency's strategic priorities? How is DLA working to reduce costs while improving support to the warfighter? What about DLA's role in providing humanitarian assistance & disaster relief support? Join host Michael Keegan as he explores these questions and so much more with our VADM Mark D. Harnitchek, Director of the Defense Logistics Agency. Vice Admiral Mark Harnitchek Director Defense Logistics Agency

  Management

  January 16, 2014
• 2014 funding: Agency-by-agency breakdown of spending bill

  With the unveiling of the bipartisan spending bill this week, federal agencies are getting a clearer picture of how much funding they'll get for the rest of the fiscal year. Track which agencies will see sizable increases or which will be getting the short end of the stick.

  Budget

  January 16, 2014
• DoD shields basic research, but other R&D will take serious budget hit

  Frank Kendall, the undersecretary of Defense for acquisition, technology and logistics, said while the budget agreement adds money back to DoD's overall spending capacity in 2014 and 2015, the deal still doesn't plug holes in the Pentagon's research funding. Kendall estimated R&D funding will drop by as much as 20 percent compared to the department's initial requests.

  Budget

  January 16, 2014
• Archuleta studying best ways to ensure OPM continues HR evolution

  Katherine Archuleta has spent her first few months as director at the Office of Personnel Management learning, listening and asking questions to figure out how to ensure continuous improvement. Archuleta said she expects a new plan to improve the agency's technology by the end of February.

  Management

  January 16, 2014
• Management changes, the 2014 budget, and more

  Host Mike Causey will discuss the status and duties of federal managers in 2014, with Pat Niehaus, president of the Federal Managers Association. He'll also discuss the budget situation with Federal Times writers Sean Reilly and Nicole Blake Johnson. January 15, 2014

  Mike Causey

  January 15, 2014
• A look at the first appropriated Defense bill in a long time

  Gordon Adams, professor of International Relations at American University, distinguished fellow at the Stimson Center and former associate director for National Security and International Affairs at the Office of Management and Budget joins host Francis Rose.

  Federal Drive

  January 15, 2014
• Agency watchdogs seek more independence, budget boost

  House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman Darrell Issa (R-Calif.) says agency inspectors general are increasingly facing obstacles in their efforts to uncover waste and misconduct. The top watchdogs at both the Justice Department and the Peace Corps told lawmakers they've faced resistance from their agencies at times in turning over records in recent years. Lawmakers also expressed concern about the impact of across-the-board budget cuts on the operations agency IG operations.

  Congress

  January 15, 2014