Managing Technology
Twittery Jitters
New social media sites raise age-old dangers of unauthorized software.
Management Matters - Advice And Dissent
Finding Flexibility
Why are the happiest workers in government so happy?
Defense
ADVICE+DISSENT:Intelligence File Gone Missing
Congress has the tools to check intelligence agencies, but doesn’t use them.
News
From Nextgov.com: Web site offers glimpse of how IT projects are performing
Dashboard shows whether initiatives are running on schedule and within budget.
Pay & Benefits
Federal pay and benefits provisions missing from Senate bill
Senate version of DoD authorization does not include House-approved measures on sick leave fix, other retirement reforms.
Oversight
GAO: Agencies need to do more to ensure proper use of contractor award fees
Despite OMB guidance, agencies’ approaches to paying contractors for performance still vary widely.
Defense
GOP accuses administration of keeping ineffective intel center open
Opponents say center in the district of Rep. John Murtha, D-Pa., duplicates work done elsewhere, lacks a clear mission and is poorly located.
Oversight
Administration pitches consumer protection overhaul
New agency would have the power to impose fines and refer for criminal prosecution those engaging in unfair, deceptive or abusive acts.
News
Stimulus gives federal money managers a seat at the table
Chief financial officers are under enormous pressure to meet new reporting requirements with outdated financial systems.
Oversight