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Federal Drive Interviews -- Jan. 22, 2013
OPM's Angela Bailey discusses how agencies are struggling to fill critical skill gaps in the hard sciences. Procurement attorney Joe Petrillo fills us in on what to expect with the new defense authorization law. Jacque Simon of AFGE says her union is frustrated with the lack of attention being paid to federal workers' concerns over sequestration. John Palguta of the Partnership for Public Service discusses possible changes agencies may face in President Obama's second term.
Tags: Angela Bailey , OPM , CHCOC , Petrillo and Powell , Legal Loop , DoD , DoD Report , cybersecurity , Cybersecurity Update , Jacque Simon , AFGE , OMB , Sequestration , Federal Drive , John Palguta , Partnership for Public Service
Federal Drive Interviews -- Dec. 18, 2012
Bob Litan of Bloomberg Government talks about a new study on reducing the deficit. Procurement attorney Joe Petrillo weighs in on a recent GAO decision. Lisa Pape discusses the Veterans Health Administration's efforts to reduce homelessness among veterans. Charles Paidock of the NFFE union talks about a proposal that would have some feds emptying their own waste bins. Hord Tipton reviews how the certification process is keeping up with new technology.
Tags: Bob Litan , Bloomberg Government , Petrillo and Powell , GSA , GAO , Lisa Pape , VHA , homelessness , Charles Paidock , NFFE , Hord Tipton , (ISC)2 , Federal Drive
Federal Drive interviews - Nov. 20
Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.) describes the bipartisan support around the DATA Act. Michael Courts of the GAO recaps his testimony on diplomatic security related to the attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi. Charles H. Romine of NIST explains how medical professionals can make meaningful use of electronic records.
Tags: Federal Drive , Michael Courts , GAO , Benghazi , Ed Meagher , VA , Legal Loop , contracting , Kathleen Stratton , Pew Charitable Trusts , Charles Romine , NIST , technology , Vince Micone , CFC
Federal Drive interviews - Oct. 23
Kaiser Permanente CEO George Halvorson talks e-health records. Also, BGov reporter Richard Stein gives an update on SBA's consideration of size standards by industry.
Tags: Federal Drive , technology , e-health , Richard Stein , BGov , George Halvorson , Kaiser Permanente , contracting , SBA , DoD , cybersecurity
Federal Drive Interviews -- Oct. 9, 2012
John Kasianowicz is the NIST project leader on a project coming up with a cheaper way to test DNA for possible illnesses. GAO's John Hutton says that few agencies are compiling inventories for their service contracts. Procurement attorney Joe Petrillo discusses a new inspector general's report. Dr. Harry Lambright of Syracuse University studied the effectiveness of two former federal officials. David Hall-Matthews talks about a ranking of nonprofits.
Tags: John Kasianowicz , NIST , Federal Drive , DoD Report , Cybersecurity Update , John Hutton , GAO , Petrillo and Powell , Harry Lambright , David Hall-Matthews , Publish What You Fund
Federal Drive interviews - Aug. 28
Jamal Mazrui of the FCC previews an event next week to invite app developers to make more disability-accessible products. Procurement lawyer Joe Petrillo breaks down a decision on the 8(a) program that was 17 years in the making.
Tags: Federal Drive , Jamal Mazrui , FCC , contracting , Rob Levinson , Bloomberg Government , Neal Young , NIH
Federal Drive interviews - May 8, 2012
Dr. Sonja Batten, deputy chief for specialty mental health, Veterans Affairs Department, discusses the VA's plans to hire 2,000 mental health professionals and support staff. Rep. James Lankford (R-Okla.) talks about two bills aimed at reducing the number of duplicative government programs.
Tags: Federal Drive , James Lankford , Congress , House , Veterans Affairs Department , Petrillo and Powell , FAR , Julian Sanchez , Cato Institute , Sonja Batten
Political pressure influenced FHA contract decision, court says
Virgin Island Paving Co. successfully sued the Federal Highway Administration, which had rejected the company's low bid for a road contract. The court found that FHA may have been under political pressure not to choose the company.
Tags: FHA , Virgin Island Paving , procurement , contracting , Federal Drive , Legal Loop , Michael OConnell , Transportation
Analysis: Budget cutbacks could trigger 'clawback' on contracting dollars
Procurement attorney Joe Petrillo of Petrillo and Powell joined The Federal Drive with Tom Temin and Emily Kopp to explain what the budget requests could mean for contractors.
Tags: Petrillo and Powell , contracting , budget , Federal Drive
