When is a job inherently governmental?
One-size-fits-all rules and definitions that direct all agencies on what jobs are inherently governmental functions don’t work, experts say.
Navy, GSA in search of tech leaders
Navy CIO Robert Carey is expected to take on new duties within the Navy, while the General Services Administration is looking for a deputy CIO to be the liaison to other senior GSA officials.
Insourcing raises new ethics questions
Defense Department ethics officials are warning that conflicts of interest may arise when former contractors to work side-by-side with their former colleagues.
OMB sees discretionary spending cuts in agencies' futures
The Obama administration tells agencies to trim their discretionary spending for the upcoming fiscal 2012 budget cycle.
Bill would require small-business training for contracting officers
A Senate measure would require a training and certification program to teach the acquisition workforce about small business set-aside programs.
Studied approach aids Booz Allen success
In 2009, the consulting company combed through the Obama administration's reforms and planned changes to get a firm hold on how to move ahead.
Army plans review of what and how it buys
Army officials have tasked an independent panel with an in-depth review of how it buys goods and services and who makes the purchases.
Dan Chenok heads to IBM in June
Former OMB official Chenok will work in IBM's Global Business Services and be a senior fellow at IBM’s Center for The Business of Government.
SBA honors computer simulation exec
The small business uses video games-based training to help prepare government agencies and businesses for emergencies and other types of critical training, according to SBA.
Who is the Cybersecurity Smokey Bear?
A federal cybersecurity official said public service announcement could help make the public more aware of the threat of cyber crimes.
When it comes to government data gathering, public trust is hard to come by
The public doesn't trust government to protect Americans' information, and laws reflect that mind-set, blogger Matthew Weigelt writes.
Senate aims to tighten reins on government IT spending
The Information Technology Investment Oversight Enhancement and Waste Prevention Act would create more scrutiny of IT projects during the planning and implementation phases.
DOD sets rule for overriding arbitration ban
DOD issues interim rule so it can override the ban on employee arbitration agreements in cases of national security.
Government urged to stop meddling in hiring practices
An industry group and others are complaining about a proposal to make contractors use employees from incumbent contractors who lose.
Treasury plans auctions for $2B services contract
Treasury Department officials are proposing that reverse auctions be used in awarding task orders under its $2 billion Total Information Processing Support Services contract.
Navy plans preferred contractor program
The Navy plans to offer favorable terms and conditions to companies in a new program in exchange for exemplary work, according to the service.
New details emerge on GSA's plan to buy cloud services
GSA releases acquisition plan for e-mail and collaboration services that includes cloud computing.
Small-biz coalition takes up insourcing fight
A new coalition intends to give small companies a voice to respond to procurement actions that could have major consequences for their business.
Small business fights insourcing...and wins
A Texas company fought back when the Air Force tried to insource its work, and the case illustrates the growing tension between industry and government over who should do what work.
HUBZone stands above other small-biz programs
A federal judge has ruled that small companies in HUBZones get preference over other small businesses, and so far, efforts to change the applicable law have failed.
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