GAO evaluates agencies' work-life programs

GAO has recommendations for what more agencies and OPM can do to recruit and keep talented workers

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NARA to suspend development of ERA starting in 2012

The agency is deciding whether or not to move forward with the contract option for operations and maintenance with Lockheed Martin. GAO and OMB say the project has multiple problems, including more than a $200 million increase in the total cost for ERA and a lack of usage by agencies. After going through a TechStat sessions, NARA and OMB decided to stop enhancing the system and focus on use.

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GAO probes efficiency of 2010 Census

This year's Census Bureau survey was the most expensive ever at $13 billion. The Government Accountability Office reviews the performance by the Bureau and where it can be more efficient.

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GAO reports on how to rightsize the Postal Service

The recession and changes in the use of mail as transactions and messages go more and more electronic. How can the USPS keep up? The GAO's Phil Herr has details.

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Mindshare: managing IT projects incrementally

Randolph Hite with GAO says his experience over the last 30 years in looking at large-scale IT projects across more federal departments and agencies than I can name has shown that this self-evident truth has been long and widely recognized and adopted when it comes to how IT projects are developed or acquired.

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Are federal agencies truly managing IT projects incrementally?

Does acquiring or developing a system incrementally equate to managing it incrementally? In a word, the answer is "no." Randolph C. Hite is the director of IT Architecture and Systems Issues at the Government Accountability Office.

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Report evaluates VA, DoD disability claims pilot program

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GAO: contract protests hit 15-year high

Bid protests are up, which means so is the workload at GAO. The Government Accountability Office's Ralph White explains what's involved.

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DHS $450 million TASC contract protested

Global Computer Enterprise submits a complaint to GAO after DHS awards the deal to CACI last month.

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GAO: Wireless networks still not secure

Naba Barkakati, GAO's Chief Technologist, shares how agencies can secure their wireless networks.

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GAO: Vulnerabilities remain in agency wireless networks

Auditors look at how 24 agencies secure their wireless networks and find some progress, but many of the same problems that GAO found in 2005.

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GAO finds HUD's IT strategy lacking

The Government Accountability Office takes a look at how the Department of Housing and Urban Development is doing with modernizing IT. GAO's Randy Hite tells us about the findings.

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Likely smooth sailing for Comptroller General nominee Gene Dodaro

Chairman and Ranking Member of committee overseeing GAO both recommended him to President Obama as best candidate.

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GAO assesses DoD acquisitions

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Has government hit mute on contracting officers' innovation?

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GAO: DoD senior staff assessment lacks clear documentation

Brenda Farrell, director of Defense Capabilities and Management Issues at GAO, joined the DorobekINSIDER to discuss GAO's recommendations for DoD's senior staff assessment process.

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GAO reaches first contract with employee union

GAO reaches first contract with employee union

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GAO: Cyber info sharing can improve

This week, FSS talks to Dave Powner, the director of information technology management issues at the Government Accountability Office.
November 4, 2010 (Encore Presentation)

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State's Amin presses for expanded use of biometrics

One of the top IT officials at the State Department wants to push the boundaries of using biometrics to determine who gets visas and passports in the United States.

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GAO: FAA needs better training strategy for technicians

In a new report, the Government Accountability Office says the Federal Aviation Administration is taking steps to plan for and train its technician workforce but a more strategic approach is needed. Gerald Dillingham, the Director of Physical Infrastructure Issues at GAO, discussed the report with the DorobekINSIDER.

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