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Federal News Countdown: GOP platform, FEMA funding and sequestration
Jeff Neal, the senior vice president president at ICF International, and Rob Burton, a partner with Venable law firm, count down the top federal news story of the week.
Tags: In Depth , Industry Chatter , Francis Rose , Rob Burton , Jeff Neal , ICF International
Former OFPP officials say government in state of 'paralysis'
Former officials from the Office of Federal Procurement Policy say agencies need to get out of the ditch they have dug for themselves by taking multiple-award contracts the wrong way.
Tags: industry , acquisition , contracts , GAO , MAC , best practices , Rob Burton , Allan Burman , Deidre Lee , Stan Soloway , Professional Services Council , Keith BieryGolick
Ahead of OMB guidance, agencies bring their own strategies to BYOD
Early-adopter agencies of the bring-your-own-device idea are blazing their own trail through the security, privacy and policy challenges of personally-owned devices on government networks.
Tags: technology , mobile computing , mobility , BYOD , Bring your own device , ACT/IAC , GSA , EEOC , Perryn Ashmore , Kimberly Hancher , Dan Reece , Rob Burton , Jared Serbu
Suspension and debarments rise amid pressure from Congress
Agencies are making greater use of their ability to declare contractors and individuals ineligible for work by the federal government. Some outside experts suggest the increase may be the result of hasty decisions.
Tags: Inside the Worlds Biggest Buyer , contracting , industry , suspension and debarment , Air Force , Defense Logistics Agency , Crowell and Moring , McKenna, Long and Aldridge , Angela Styles , Rob Burton , Fred Levy , Normand Lussier , Steven Shaw , Jared Serbu
In Depth interviews - May 11
On the In Depth show blog, you can listen to the interviews, find more information about the guests on the show each day and links to additional resources.
Tags: In Depth , Francis Rose , Tyler Robinson , Young Government Leaders , Tim McManus , Partnership for Public Service , Rob Burton , Jaime Gracia ,
Federal News Countdown: Wartime contracting bill, transportation bill and budget wrangling
Mark Forman, the co-founder of Government Transaction Services and former administrator for E-Government and IT, and Rob Burton, a partner with the Venable law firm and the former deputy administrator for the Office of Federal Procurement Procurement Policy, count down the top federal news stories of the week.
Tags: Federal News Countdown , management , Francis Rose , In Depth , Rob Burton , OFPP , Mark Forman , Government Transaction Services
DoD renews push against converting in-house work to contractors
Rob Burton, a partner at Venable law firm, joined In Depth with Francis Rose to discuss what recent indications from the Defense Department on A-76 and other workforce initiatives mean for industry.
Tags: In Depth , Francis Rose , contracting , acquisition , acquisition policy , Rob Burton , Jo Ann Rooney , A-76
Stories of the Decade: Former OFPP official Burton looks back on 10 years of procurement
Former deputy administrator of the OFPP Rob Burton gives us his take.
Tags: management , contracting , procurement , Stories of the Decade , Rob Burton , OFPP ,
Senators proclaim Gordon 'most qualified' to be OFPP administrator
Nominee didn't offer a lot of specifics about his vision or priorities when it comes to acquisition reform or improvements. Gordon did address multiple award contracting and strategic sourcing. Lawmakers express concern that OFPP needs more staff.
Tags: contracting , mngt , Dan Gordon , Jeffrey Zients , Joseph Lieberman , Susan Collins , George Voinovich , OMB , OFPP , GAO , robert burton , insourcing , acquisition workforce , multiple award contracts
Federal News Countdown: Cyber unpreparedness, 20 best feds
Francis' guests are Rob Burton of Venable LLP and Alan Balutis of Cisco.
Tags: Alan Balutis , Cisco , Rob Burton , Federal News Countdown , In Depth
