DOD watchdog lists top 10 challenges for 2017 — FCW
The Pentagon Inspector General’s office has released its Fiscal Year 2017 Oversight Plan that focuses on 10 performance and management challenges facing the DOD, including cyber.
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Potential OMB leader’s record shows tilt toward outsourcing, federal workforce reduction — Washington Technology
President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Office of Management and Budget doesn’t have a long record on IT issues, but he’s shown an interest in outsourcing to the private sector and trimming the federal workforce by attrition.
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GAO sustains more protests in 2016 — FCW
The GAO’s annual bid protest report to Congress shows a spike in the number of protests filed.
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New Report: America’s Most Wasted | PNWC’s Government Contracting Update
Last month, Senator James Lankford released his second edition of Federal Fumbles wherein he provided 100 examples of wasteful government spending (see Federal Fumbles – 2016 Edition). Not to be outdone, Senator John McCain released a report entitled “America’s Most Wasted” which he calls the first in a series of oversight reports that expose wasteful, duplicative and inefficient government spending.
Source: PNWC’s Government Contracting Update: New Report: America’s Most Wasted
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Why Poorly Executed RFPs Create a Severe Financial Burden » VisibleThread
Government contract procurement documents generally reflect a poor quality of writing, although the quality varies from agency to agency.
Source: Why Poorly Executed RFPs Create a Severe Financial Burden » VisibleThread
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Highs and lows of Trump’s leading tech indicators — Washington Technology
The incoming Trump Administration is taking shape and early signs point to the important role technology will play but that doesn’t mean the picture is totally rosy for industry.
Source: Highs and lows of Trump’s leading tech indicators — Washington Technology
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State and local IT spending to grow in 2017 — GCN
The steady growth in state and local government IT spending will continue, as agencies look to replace legacy systems and protect against cyber threats, a recent report says.
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Report ranks best and worst agencies for federal employees – The Washington Post
The ratings indicate the best places to work are NASA, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp., the National Endowment for the Arts and the Office of the Inspector General at the Tennessee Valley Authority. The worst places to work are the Department of Homeland Security, Broadcasting Board of Governors, Federal Election Commission and the Secret Service.
Source: Report ranks best and worst agencies for federal employees – The Washington Post
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2017 NDAA Requires “Brand Name Or Equivalent” Justifications – SmallGovCon
The 2017 National Defense Authorization Act will require DoD to issue appropriate justifications when applying “brand name only” (or similar) restrictions.
Source: 2017 NDAA Requires “Brand Name Or Equivalent” Justifications – SmallGovCon
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GAO’s Civilian Task Order Jurisdiction Restored – SmallGovCon
The 2016 GAO Civilian Task and Delivery Order Protest Authority Act restores GAO’s recently-expired jurisdiction to hear protests of civilian orders valued in
Source: GAO’s Civilian Task Order Jurisdiction Restored – SmallGovCon
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