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White House taps tech funds to upgrade AbilityOne procurement list
AbilityOne is one of the largest sources of federal employment in the U.S. for those who are blind or have disabilities.
New bill would hit the brakes on agency relocations
Legislation introduced in the House and Senate would require agencies to produce a a cost-benefit analysis for any proposed relocations that would impact at least five percent of their workforce.
By Jessie Bur
Federal food drive goes virtual to tackle hunger during the pandemic
The U.S. Department of Agriculture launched a new site to inform federal employees and track donations through the federal government's annual summer food drive.
By Jessie Bur
USDA pushed plans to improve services but not a measure for success
The U.S. Department of Agriculture prioritized the development of business centers across the agency, but not a means of measuring how they fared.
By Jessie Bur
Here’s how much money Congress gave to the modernization pot
After a brief funding scare in the Senate, Congress added to the Technology Modernization Fund's pool of cash.
By Andrew Eversden
Feds maintain ‘resilient’ engagement despite the shutdown
Federal employees remain committed to their mission, but dramatic upheavals at some agencies have caused drastic downturns in employee outlook.
By Jessie Bur
The government’s modernization fund has money problems
The General Services Administration-operated Technology Modernization Fund isn't close to covering its operating costs.
By Andrew Eversden
How projects win part of the federal modernization purse
A top Office of Budget and Management official discussed why projects do — and don't — win funding for their modernization projects.
By Andrew Eversden
USDA will consolidate contact points for farmers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture wants to prevent citizens from being bounced around to get answers to their questions.
By Andrew Eversden
USDA finalizes location for research agencies in Kansas City
Employees of the Economic Research Service and the National Institute of Food and Agriculture will soon have a new, permanent home in Kansas City, Missouri.
By Jessie Bur
Senate budget offers feds a smaller pay raise, stops reorg plans
The Senate version of general government appropriations legislation defers to the White House in some budget areas but defies it in others.
By Jessie Bur