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DOD orders move to enterprisewide contracting system
Developing a Web-based, central system "is critical to the future of contracting writing in DOD," said Richard Ginman, DOD’s director of defense procurement and acquisition policy.
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DOD wartime acquisition reform already in the works
Defense officials say they have toughened prosecution of fraudulent contractors and boosted the department's overall acquisition workforce, including contract managers.
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Carter spells out product spending conflicts
DOD's acquisition Under Secretary Ashton Carter is attempting to clear up confusion about two ideas that he introduced into the defense acquisition process in 2010 to control costs.
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Terry Duncan to oversee defense network programs
Terry Duncan is the new director of communications and network programs in the Defense Department's Office of the CIO.
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Budget cuts trigger defense procurement process reorg
At a time when the government is drawing borders around contractors, some defense IT officials are pinning their technology hopes on their close partnerships with companies.
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IG launches DARPA conflict-of-interest audits
A possible DARPA conflict of interest with a defense contractor closely tied to its director has caused DOD's inspector general to begin special audits.
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Defense spending bears heavy burden from debt default deal
With the debt-ceiling deal signed into law, outcry over defense cuts and lack of transparency is already loud.
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Horowitz picked to be Justice IG
The Obama administration's nominee to be Justice Department inspector general has roots in the department.
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Mazer is Obama's choice for DHS' IG
The inspector general of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence gets picked for the open DHS IG job.
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IT is more than just technology, says one agency CIO
GSA has been moving forward continually with IT advances, but officials have learned a greater lesson than simply getting the hottest new stuff.
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Kundra's leaving evokes some congrats, some good riddances
The government IT and social media communities either have very positive attitudes, the never-extinguished entrepreneurial spirit, or hearts broken so many times as their leader prepares to move on to Harvard University.
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10 lessons to pull back the veil on government spending
The Recovery Accountability and Transparency Board oversaw the spending and tracking of money from the 2010 economic stimulus law, and it impressed many people inside government and outside. Now, it's the model for the future.
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White House officials miss the order of leadership
Obama administration officials joke about their duties and jobs.
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DOD officials need technical data rights education
Officials who oversee procurement and acquisition policy at the Defense Department plan to issue technical data guidance after a report from GAO that says the agency has been unclear on using the rights.
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How to help DOD with couples therapy
Defense communities need couples therapy, but will it be enough?
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Is DOD on its way to becoming a 'world-class' buyer?
Defense Department official Shay Assad is digging into what defense agencies are paying for products and services to determine how to get as much possible from the money they spend.
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Senior Army acquisition official resigns
Michael O'Neill abruptly resigned from his position as assistant secretary of the Army for acquisition.
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Is House Defense Authorization bill a vehicle for outsourcing?
The House's defense authorization bill changes course on past efforts to restore contracted work to federal employees, but how far will it get?
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