Submitted by sfreidus on Wed, 01/03/2018 - 16:21
For the last 14 years, the IBM Center for The Business of Government has implemented a mission of bringing external research and leadership perspectives to causes and potential solutions for hard problems facing the public sector. With the retirement of Jonathan Breul after his very successful tenure as the Center’s Executive Director – Jonathan’s career and major information on government management are eloquently documented by Senior Fellow (and leader of many Center activities) John Kamensky’s rec
Submitted by sfreidus on Wed, 01/03/2018 - 14:29
Government administrative processes often receive criticism for focusing on inputs and not outcomes. A specific example of this criticism has been registered by members of the acquisition com¬munity regarding source selection processes used for contracting that could be improved to reduce bid protests, the appellate pro¬cess for contracting. Protests do not occur frequently, but when they do occur the costs are significant—and when sustained, they can impact the process for many subsequent contracts.
Submitted by sfreidus on Wed, 01/03/2018 - 14:28
and Public Policy at Willamette University.
and Public Policy at Willamette University.
Submitted by sfreidus on Wed, 01/03/2018 - 12:35
Last week, the Office of Management and Budget’s Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OMB/OFPP) issued the second memorandum designed to debunk misperceptions about what is and is not permitted in agency-industry communications about pending and future contracts. This sequel memo focuses on correcting misunderstandings in industry; the first was directed at government. Together, the memos continue to make the procurement system more transparent. It is now up to agencies and companies to act in ways that deliver better results based on greater openness and information exchange.
Submitted by evalery on Tue, 01/02/2018 - 13:50
GSA's Office of Citizen Services and Innovative Technologies (OCSIT) serves as a key resource for OMB and agencies in delivering on the Administration’s IT agenda, as indicated in its newly issued annual report.
This week, GSA’s Office of Citizen Services and Innovative Technologies (OCSIT) released its annual report on activities in 2011. This GSA entity, led by Administrator
Submitted by evalery on Tue, 01/02/2018 - 13:18
Last week, the Office of Management and Budget rolled out their information technology (IT) initiatives for the coming year. Led by new Federal Chief Information Officer (CIO) Steve VanRoekel, supported by his staff under Deputy Lisa Schlosser, the plans represent continuity of much of the agenda fostered by prior Federal CIO Vivek Kundra, plus some interesting and potentially impactful new elements.
Submitted by sfreidus on Tue, 01/02/2018 - 12:58
This week, GSA’s Office of Citizen Services and Innovative Technologies (OCSIT) released its annual report on activities in 2011. This GSA entity, led by Administrator Dave McClure and a very able staff, serves to drive innovation and transparency to support better government for citizens. OSCIT oversees the Government’s portal, www.USA.gov; leads a number of Administration priorities, including cloud computing via
Submitted by evalery on Tue, 01/02/2018 - 12:14
Federal CIO VanRoekel recently spoke about the Administration’s renewed focus on improving productivity within the federal government. One key to success is the strategic use of IT to improve how agencies manage programs.
Submitted by evalery on Tue, 01/02/2018 - 12:00
At the 2011 Executive Leadership Conference (ELC), the overarching theme was that in the complex world of government IT, leadership – the conference’s middle name -- continues to be a critical success factor in delivering successful change – at a collective and individual level.
Submitted by evalery on Tue, 01/02/2018 - 11:49
The US government recently took a noteworthy step toward strengthening security and privacy, issuing a roadmap for how to make such improvements real and achievable.
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