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- Friday federal headlines - May 24, 2013
Collaborate at every level
At this year's Management of Change Conference, organizers tried something different. WFED's Amy Morris gets details from DeKalb County, Georgia's CIO, Darrell Black.
GSA revisits improvements to USA.gov search
This is the fourth time GSA has done a major revamping of the capabilities of the government's portal. The agency views the changes to USA.gov as part of how innovations are changing government to solve challenges. Dave McClure proposes new website to bring together all the innovation efforts across government and share best practices.
Analysis: Proposed Mueller extension sign of FBI's changing role in terror
Robert Blitzer was a special agent at the FBI for 26 years. He is now a Senior Fellow at ICF International.
Day 2 preview from MOC conference
WFED's Jason Miller and Amy Morris update us on panels scheduled for Day 2 of the Management of Change conference
Control versus oversight at the CIO level
Commerce CIO Simon Szykman explains how the role of the bureau CIO is different from a department CIO.
The future of the internet
WFED Anchor Amy Morris has a recap of last night's keynote address by technology futurist John Patrick and gives us a preview of today's highlights.
Desktops fade, telework options grow
Census and DISA are losing the hardwires in favor of mobility.
Mueller's legacy put on hold
President Barack Obama will ask Congress to allow FBI Director Robert Mueller to remain in his job an extra two years. Author/editor Garrett Graff tells us more about Mueller, his accomplishments, and his goals.
Join us as we exploring national security, power, and intelligence in the 21st century
May 9th and May 11th
Business of Government Hour a Conversation with Authors -- exploring national security, power, and intelligence in the 21st century.
Civilian BRAC effort gaining support
Congress is considering a proposal to establish an independent commission to sift through more than 12,000 excess federal properties and streamline the process of either selling or demolishing them. We get details from Representative Jeff Denham (R-Ca.).
Civilian BRAC effort gaining support
Congress is considering a proposal to establish an independent commission to sift through more than 12,000 excess federal properties and streamline the process of either selling or demolishing them. We get details from Representative Jeff Denham (R-Ca.).
Agency reorganization plan on track for June deadline
OMB's Jeff Zients told Senate lawmakers that his office has held 250 meetings to discuss agency reorganization ideas. Zients also said the lack of funding for e-government programs will slow the advancement of transparency websites.
Cyberwarfare rules included in Defense bill
Clandestine operations in cyberspace included in 2012 Defense Authorization bill.
GSA hires Jefferson Consulting's Conrad
The General Services Administration has hired Kathy Conrad to be its new principal deputy associate administrator in the Office of Citizen Services and Innovative Technologies.
How to be a more productive teleworker
Even long-time teleworkers may have overlooked ways to get more out of their telework zone.
Bill would freeze agency hiring until deficit disappears
The bill would go into effect for the first fiscal year after its passage and would terminate when the Office of Management and Budget determines that there is no longer an annual federal budget deficit.
Visualizing the 21st Century of Healthcare Today
May 17th, 2011 at 10 AM
Nationally recognized health leaders representing the federal government, military/veterans, and industry will share their perspectives on the ongoing transformation of healthcare using information technology. Topics discussed will include barriers faced in achieving interoperable health systems, interagency initiatives in healthcare information technology, diversity initiatives to ensure that no community is left behind, and examples of providers harnessing the best use of information technology in healthcare and strategic use of health IT across the United States.
CBO to estimate cost of real property proposal
Rep. Darrell Issa (R-Calif.) said he supports the administration's plan to make it easier to get rid of excess property at civilian agencies.
Hear from a varied group of leaders as they discuss public management challenges and innovations
May 2nd and May 4th
Hear from a varied group of leaders, innovators, practitioners, and thinkers, who offer models to follow, provide insights that infuse theory to practice, and pave the way to shaping the business of government. Our guests will include Vice Admiral Jack Dorsett, Dr. Bobby Braun, Dr. David McClure, Richard Spires, Clarence Carter, and Russ Mills as they discuss public management challenges and innovations.
OMB sets up real property advisory committee
While Congress works on the law to create a new commission to dispose of excess federal civilian agency property, the Office of Management and Budget is getting a jumpstart on the process.
