Tech
E-Gov at Five Years, Part One: A Pivotal Point
Five years after its launch, the Bush administration’s $1 billion electronic government initiative has shown mixed results.
Management
OMB releases update on audit requirements
Changes include new requirements for reporting revisions to prior-year audits.
Tech
Rule would require acquisition officials to plan for Internet upgrade
Proposed regulatory change backs up an OMB requirement that IT procurements incorporate products ready for the next-generation Internet.
Defense
Army Corps takes steps to fix shortcomings exposed by Katrina
Twelve-part plan includes a stronger focus on risk analysis and communication with the public.
Pay & Benefits
Tax Changes: Part Two
The second in a two-part series on recent changes in tax laws that could affect your retirement plans.
Defense
Louisiana parish creeps toward recovery
Progress has been slowed by bureaucratic procedures that would make more sense in everyday circumstances.
News
GovExec.com at 10, Part Five: Where We Go From Here
In the final installment of our series on the 10th anniversary of GovExec.com, we take a peek in the crystal ball at what the future may bring.
Management
Judge skeptical of argument for new trial in Safavian case
Decision to admit e-mail evidence was “close,” judge says.
News
Defense gets nod to buy from GSA regional shops
Draft IG report points to numerous contracting irregularities, however, including violations of a federal spending law.
Defense
Lawmaker asks GAO to probe rail security
Ranking Democrat on the House Homeland Security Committee says TSA is diverting too much funding to airport security.
Tech
Education data breach puts 21,000 student loan borrowers at risk
Incident occurred while a contractor was installing software upgrades on the Web site.
Pay & Benefits
Ready, Really?
Federal employees think they’re financially prepared for retirement, but a deeper look shows otherwise.
News
GovExec.com at 10, Part Four: The Decade in Quotes
In the fourth part of our series on the 10th anniversary of GovExec.com, we look back at some of the choice words that have appeared in our Quote/Unquote feature.
Defense
GAO: Security contracts don’t violate ban on quasi-military forces
In response to bid protests, agency finds Army requests for proposals permissible under Anti-Pinkerton Act.
News
Nonprofit group tests new contracting tools
Agencies, companies join forces to improve post-award contract management.
Tech
GSA to centralize the sale of excess government property
Civilian agencies will be required to migrate to central sale centers.
Defense
Chertoff calls for end to ban on deporting Salvadorans
DHS officials say Bush border control effort cannot be implemented effectively with legal loopholes remaining.
Management
Opportunities Abound
New administrator, Lurita Doan, brings energy and a small business perspective to the General Services Administration.
News