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- OMB reworking financial systems to focus on outcomes, not inputs
- OMB taps VanRoekel to lead management team
- Lew taps government retiree pension fund to avoid default
- PHOTOS: Meet the 2013 Service to America Medal Finalists
- Hagel: Accountability breakdown was leading factor in sexual assaults
- Former IRS commissioner faces questions about Tea Party
- SBA starting new lending program for veterans
- New Apple devices cleared to join DoD IT networks
- Army prioritizes access to data in fight over intelligence IT system
- DoD upends slow approval process for mobile devices
- Senior execs' bonuses under fire at agencies
- Gould moves the needle on many of VA's toughest challenges
- Tuesday federal headlines - May 21, 2013
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.
Gates bids farewell to Pentagon
After four-and-a-half years, Defense Secretary Robert Gates says goodbye to the Pentagon. Today is his last day on the job.
Thursday Morning Federal Newscast - June 30, 2011
In this morning's Federal Newscast, today is Defense Secretary Robert Gates' last day on the job. Plus, how some Census workers could be losing their jobs.
Job cuts possible in Census reorg
The Census Bureau plans to close half of its regional offices in its first realignment of field offices in 50 years. The change could affect more than 300 employees. Agency leaders expect to save up to $18 million dollars per year under the plan.
DoD trying to take cost out of operations
Beth McGrath, DoD's deputy chief management officer, said reworking acquisition regulations will include new ways to buy technology and promote agile development. The Pentagon is targeting everything from the way it buys technology to standardizing business systems in an effort to save money and become more efficient. DoD wants to standardize 15 common, commercial business processes.
Labor changes workers' comp rule for feds
A new rule requires federal agencies to file claims for workers compensation electronically. It also adds a new condition that makes federal employees eligible for compensation.
Senate confirms 3 Justice nominees
One nominee, Deputy Attorney General James Cole, drew criticism for his support of trying terrorism suspects in civil rather than military trials, according to the article.
Debra Wall appointed new deputy archivist
Archivist David Ferriero named Debra Steidel Wall as his deputy, effective July 3, according to an agency release.
Reorganization lessons of 9/11
Former leaders from the intelligence community are looking to see if they can find best practices for the administration's effort to reorganize the government. We get details from the Partnership for Public Service's John Palguta.
SSA budget constraints prompt reorganization
A number of functions will move out of the Social Security Administration's (SSA) Office of the Chief Information Officer, according to an email obtained by Federal News Radio. SSA is looking for ways to address funding reductions in its 2011 budget.
Analysis: What should be Panetta's top concerns at DoD?
The new DoD secretary will need to concentrate on military spending cuts and withdrawing troops from the Middle East, according to Lawrence Korb, a former assistant secretary of defense under President Reagan.
Vess sets standard with HR Connect
Debra Vess's program, HR Connect, has been recognized for benefitting many agencies in the field of HR. It's the reason she was named a 2011 Causey Award winner.
OPM jumps on wiki bandwagon for training, development
Stephen Shih of OPM tells Federal News Radio about the success of the new wiki site used for training and development of government managers and training professionals.
GAO targets duplication, redundancy in agencies
The administration's government reorganization efforts are underway. Federal News Radio spoke with Pat Dalton, chief operating officer at GAO, about duplication and redundancy in the federal government.
