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Column: Gains from long-term Treasurys won't go on forever

Financial markets can make you look really foolish, according to one columnist.

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Treasury launches paperless initiative for federal benefits

The Treasury Department is kicking off an initiative to move recipients of federal benefits away from paper payments.

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GAO: Agency rules allow conferences at resort locations

A recent GAO report looked at agencies' policies for choosing the locations of conferences and found that cost was the number one factor when it came to planning. Details from GAO's Lorelei St. James.

Tags: Federal Drive , management , GAO , federal travel , resorts , conferences , Lorelei St. James , Suzanne Kubota , GSA , SSA , USDA , DoC , DoD , HHS , DHS , DOI , DoJ , DOT , VA

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Exclusive: OMB to propose major changes to financial management systems

Draft memo obtained by Federal News Radio calls for stopping new and ongoing modernization and development programs until OMB can review them. OMB also would dole out funding on a quarterly basis for ongoing projects to ensure they are meeting milestones.

Tags: management , technology , Peter Orszag , OMB , GAO , Ira Goldstein , David Lucas , Deloitte , GCE Federal , financial management , shared service providers , Jason Miller

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OMB to change how agencies implement financial management

WFED's Jason Miller reports.

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GSA, DHS approve first governmentwide cyber provider

AT&T receives an authority to operate its cybersecurity services under the Networx telecommunications contract. Agencies now can purchase these services to meet the Trusted Internet Connections requirements.

Tags: technology , contracting , OMB , GSA , DHS , FTC , EPA , AT&T , Qwest , Sprint , Verizon , Jeff Mohan , Tom McMahon , Bill White , Networx , telecommunications , cybersecurity , TIC , MTIPS , Jason Miller

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Cyber chief Schmidt set to name senior director

Cybersecurity provisions stuffed in Defense Appropriations bill, Cyberattack hits Treasury Credit Union

Tags: Federal Drive , Cybersecurity Update , cybersecurity , Howard Schmidt , Sameer Bhalotra , Defense Authorization Bill , credit union , money mules

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Agencies finding added value in open government

Several bureaus say transparency and knowledge management initiatives complement each other. Federal Transit Administration using similar approach for open government strategy as it did to create a knowledge management culture.

Tags: management , Susan Camarena , Barbara Pearson , DOT , VA , open government , Knowledge management

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Dept. of Treasury websites hacked

Dell CEO calls for collaborative effort to secure the Internet, USAF unveils Cyberspace Badge

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Feds learning sustainability begins with them

OPM, GSA, Interior hold fair in Washington to educate employees about being greener. GSA administrator Johnson says it takes a collaborative approach to be more efficient. OPM director Berry calls for more telework to save energy.

Tags: management , Martha Johnson , John Berry , OPM , GSA , Interior , Earth Day , sustainability , green , telework

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