Robert Burton

Online shopping is redefining the modern retail industry.

Robert Burton, former deputy and acting administrator of the Office of Procurement Policy, joined Federal Drive with some advice for the next director.

Robert Burton, a former deputy administrator of the Office of Federal Procurement Policy and now a partner with Crowell & Moring, makes the case for using commercial practices for government online marketplace purchases.

The Program Management Improvement and Accountability Act of 2015 would create a “culture of excellence,” promoting wise use of taxpayer dollars.

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On the In Depth show blog, you can listen to our interviews, find more information about the guests on the show each day, as well as links to other stories and resources we discuss.

It’s all about the money. And for the Defense Department pinning down the exact cybersecurity figure is almost impossible.

Host Francis Rose counts down the top federal news stories of the week with Alan Balutis and Robert Burton.

OMB issues a fact sheet detailing successes across the government. Agencies are using fewer risky contracts and achieving more competition. One expert, however, wonders if the insourcing initiative is part of the reason for the changes.

Robert Burton, former deputy administrator of the Office of Federal Procurement Policy and currently with the Venable law firm, says that the stimulus bill is not good news for the acquisition workforce.