Shutdown redux: Early proposals rejected
The Senate has rejected two separate spending proposals. Now the clock is ticking again toward a possible government shutdown.
Government shutdown temporarily averted
Congress has approved a continuing resolution to fund the government until March 18, temporarily staving off fears of employee furloughs resulting from a government shutdown this Friday.
A simple message to contractors: Do your homework
A leading government CIO advises contractors to study hard before they talk to their customers, writes Staff Writer Alyah Khan.
FAA puts IT projects on fast track
The FAA is saying good-bye to projects that take years to payoff, if ever. How quickly do they now want contractors to show results?
Industry official: If the baby is ugly, say so
TechAmerica's Trey Hodgkins says that the responsibility for a healthy relationship between the government and industry doesn't just rest with the feds.
Government shutdown could get postponed
It now seems likely that a feared government shutdown at the end of this week will be averted, but the reprieve is only temporary. If Congress can't agree on a budget deal soon, the threat will return in two weeks.
GAO freshens up its list of high-risk programs
The Government Accountability Office today updated its list of high-risk government programs, removing some programs and adding a new one.
OPM's security clearance reformer retires
Kathy Dillaman, the Office of Personnel Management official in charge of reforming the security clearance process, retired Monday after 35 years of government service, Federal Times reports.
Government reorganization taking first steps
The White House's plan to substantially reorganize the federal government is in its earliest stage, and still needs Congressional approval.
DOE holds unique power to freeze contractor pay
The Energy Department can halt salary increases and bonuses for department contractors who manage day-to-day operations at certain agency sites because of a special arrangement with those contractors.
Funding rules might challenge Obama IT reform effort
When Federal CIO Vivek Kundra unveiled the White House IT management reform plan earlier this month, he said one of its toughest elements would be aligning the budget process with the technology cycle.
Contractors get pay freeze at Energy Department
About 75,000 contractors will feel the pinch as the Energy Department freezes salary increases and bonuses for department contractors who manage day-to-day operations at certain agency sites, including national laboratories.
Bill would require agencies to designate chief operating officers
The Senate has passed legislation that would require federal agencies to set measurable performance goals and improve coordination to avoid duplication.
Will contractors fall in love with the White House IT reform plan?
Industry members are praising the Obama administration's 25-step implementation plan for IT management reform. What's in the plan that they like so much?
CIOs to get more power under OMB IT reform plan
Vivek Kundra and OMB want federal chief information officers to have more power. What other steps will be taken to fix IT procurement processes?
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