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Legionella found during water test at Social Security Administration
Legionella is a naturally occuring bacteria that is found in both freshwater and in plumbing.
‘VA is not broken’: Outgoing deputy secretary downplays department’s leadership turmoil
Thomas Bowman, twice passed over in recent months for VA's top job, said the department remains committed to reform efforts and helping veterans.
Union sues Trump over attacks on feds
A judge will have to determine whether one of three contentious executive orders signed May 25, 2018, that target federal employees oversteps the authority of the president.
By Jessie Bur
Big changes for VA’s leadership
A Navy and Air Force vet is taking over the top spot for now.
White House stonewalling watchdog investigation efforts
Government Accountability Office efforts to speak with White House Counsel and National Security Council staff for ongoing investigations resulted in refusals or complete radio silence.
By Jessie Bur
Official time use: vital for feds or a waste of time?
The benefit of time used by federal employees for union duties varies due to a lack of concrete data and opposing expert perspectives.
By Jessie Bur
Why DoD continues to fail at IT
The Department of Defense once again received the lowest score on the Federal Information Technology Acquisition Reform Act.
By Jessie Bur
A new masterclass trains digital acquisition ‘Top Guns’
Tech procurement requires a different approach than other buying styles, and the DITAP development program from the Office of Management and Budget and U.S. Digital Services aims to give participants a hands-on approach to best practices.
By Jessie Bur
Grades plummet on latest government IT evaluation
Agencies struggled with the addition of new categories on the Federal Information Technology Acquisition Reform Act scorecard, and longstanding problem categories still plagued some.
By Jessie Bur
Wilkie’s VA nomination raises more short-term department leadership questions
Under federal statute, Wilkie can't serve as both interim VA secretary and the nominee for the permanent post.
GSA wants to modernize how feds get paid
The system, called NewPay, would be offered to all interested federal agencies under a blanket purchase agreement reaching potentially $2.5 billion.
By Jessie Bur