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- Senators push Tangherlini for assurances GSA is improving
- Contractors with security clearances lack path to report problems
- Senator: IRS to pay $70M in employee bonuses
- Furlough song: Laugh or you'll cry
- Navy strikes enterprise licensing deal with Oracle
- 8 contract executives guilty of 8(a) contracting fraud
- Whistleblower suit leads to $12M false claims settlement by SAIC
- NASA engineer, 29, recognized for improving aeronautical testing
- USPS reaches energy reduction goal ahead of schedule
- NOAA meteorologist helps save lives one storm at a time
- NASA picks 8 new astronauts, 4 of them women
- House passes sweeping $638 billion defense bill
- NIH tops list of best companies for baby boomers
- Latest postal reform proposal OKs 5-day delivery
- Wednesday federal headlines - June 19, 2013
Want to keep good talent? Hire good managers
Federal Managers are constantly striving to develop the best hiring and retention strategies. We hear some best practices from Jon Desenberg of the Performance Institute live at the Excellence in Government Conference.
Calls for Senate-confirmed cyber official revived
House lawmakers want to add the requirement for a White House official to oversee cybersecurty policy and budget across civilian agencies. Rep. Langevin said the current set up with DHS in charge of civilian networks isn't good enough. Members also want more attention paid to the security of the supply chain.
Analysis: Hiring times down, but still not fast enough
The time it takes to hire a new federal employee has dropped significantly in the past year. From roughly 180 days to just over 100.
Senators want progress report on real property disposal efforts
Senators Tom Carper and Rob Portman requested information from agencies on the number of excess and underutilized properties they currently own. The senators expect a progress report by July 25.
Defense Deputy Secretary Lynn to step down
William Lynn is stepping down as Defense Department deputy secretary.
Agency FOIA backlog growing despite open government
National Security Archive survey reveals agencies are not reporting accurate information about 10-year backlog to the Justice Department. NSA found agencies are falling well short of the Obama administration's mandate to improve Freedom of Information Act requests.
DoD decides not to move DISA to Cyber Command
Just-retired DoD Secretary Robert Gates issued a recent memo announcing his decision about how DISA and the chief information officer's office will change. Gates said DoD will dis-establish the Networks Integration and Information office.
ACT-IAC proposes financial system improvement plan
Andrew McLauchlin, vice president at CGI Federal, spoke with Federal News Radio about ACT-IAC's four recommendations.
How feds can avoid getting sued by the public
The Justice Department defends employees who are accused of violating citizens' constitutional rights. Law enforcement officers are in the most danger of being sued. DoJ provides training for employees about how to steer clear of these situations.
OPM prepares for 'above normal' hurricane season
OPM Director John Berry reminded federal employees of their benefits and other options in preparation for an unusual hurricane season.
National Archives to continue opening access under new deputy
Debra Wall has been with the National Archives for over 20 years.
Labor helps contracting officers find wage data online
A new site, called Wage Determination Online, is a permanent resource for researching information on service contracts and labor standards.
Panetta takes over at Pentagon, cites priorities
On his first day as Pentagon chief, Leon Panetta said his top priorities are preserving U.S. military power despite budget cuts, defeating al-Qaida, stabilizing Afghanistan and forging a "real and lasting partnership" with Iraq.
Groves: Census reorg will boost efficiency, technological edge
Census Director Robert Groves explains how the agency will be able to still perform effectively despite the consolidation and cuts.
Inside look at DoD-VA interagency relations
In Debra Filippi's 34 years of work in the federal government she served as the Director of the DoD/VA Interagency program office.
DoD, CIA play musical chairs
Leon Panetta will be sworn in today as the next defense secretary. David Petraeus was confirmed by the Senate yesterday as the next CIA director.
GAO: How to better implement new projects
Lisa Shames is director of natural resources and environment at the Government Accountability Office and shares tips for your agency.
Panetta starts job as Defense secretary on Friday
Leon Panetta will start his new job as the Defense secretary tomorrow.
7 Keys to management success
Jonathan Breul, executive director at the IBM Center for The Business of Government, outlines the the seven management imperatives federal managers should incorporate.
How to keep your supply chain safe
Supply chain cybersecurity is a growing concern for agencies. John Pironti, an advisor to the Information Systems Audit and Control Association, gives us advice on keeping your supply chain safe.
