Pentagon Watchdog’s Handling of Whistleblowers Under GAO Review – Defense – GovExec.com
Whistleblower advocates applaud requirement for expanded probe in Defense bill.
Source: Pentagon Watchdog’s Handling of Whistleblowers Under GAO Review – Defense – GovExec.com
How did the government’s technology get so bad? | TheHill
The Social Security Administration was an early adopter of big data, but is now lagging behind.
Source: How did the government’s technology get so bad? | TheHill
Charged with a CAS Noncompliance? No Worry – Good Chance the Contracting Officer Will Ignore It | PNWC’s Government Contracting Update
The Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) is responsible for testing contractor compliance with Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) and report any noncompliances to the cognizant contracting officer, usually someone from the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) to resolve the potential noncompliances.
DoD stuck with too many reforms and not enough staff – FederalNewsRadio.com
DoD’s top personnel officer says Congress is imposing too many acquisition changes and not leaving enough staff to implement them.
Source: DoD stuck with too many reforms and not enough staff – FederalNewsRadio.com
Defense Contractors Should Fear More Than Trump’s Tweets – Defense One
It’s not just Lockheed and Boeing. As president, Trump can mess with just about any contract he wants, even high-priced fighter jets, ships and armored trucks.
Source: Defense Contractors Should Fear More Than Trump’s Tweets – Defense One
How Federal Agencies Can Simplify Big Data Complexities | FedTech Magazine
Before federal agencies can draw insights from Big Data, they must find a way to process and store all of this new information.
Source: How Federal Agencies Can Simplify Big Data Complexities | FedTech Magazine
Quiz: Are You in Danger of Breaking the Rules for Holiday Gift Giving in Federal Offices? – Oversight – GovExec.com
Federal employees are subject to restrictions on what they can give and receive.
Too many contractors spoil the business | InfoWorld
Contractors have their uses, but companies that opt for them by default lose the valuable institutional knowledge that permanent employees can bring
Ebook: 2017 Federal IT Trends Forecast – Nextgov.com
Hint: Expect cyber, data and emerging technologies such as virtual reality to remain in the spotlight, while areas like customer service will see less momentum.
Source: Ebook: 2017 Federal IT Trends Forecast – Nextgov.com
Strategies for navigating an administration transition — Washington Technology
The presidential election offered all of the twists and turns of a NBA championship game but contractors cannot afford to be spectators during the transition, especially one as unpredictable as this one.
Source: Strategies for navigating an administration transition — Washington Technology