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• White House to hold federal managers accountable for employee engagement

  Senior managers soon may have more to fret about when it's time to discuss their performance with the boss: Are they engaging employees and creating inclusive work environments?

  Management

  November 25, 2014
• Agencies delivering IT capabilities 20 days faster by using agile, OMB says

  The Office of Management and Budget says PortfolioStat data is proving the positive impact agile development is having on IT projects. The U.S. Digital Service is providing both help and training to expand the understanding and use of agile development.

  Defense

  November 21, 2014
• Goode out, Toler promoted as DHS cyber roles churn

  Brendan Goode, the director of the Network Security Deployment division in the Office of Cybersecurity and Communications (CS&C), is leaving for the private sector. Danny Toler, deputy director of Federal Network Resilience division, will replace him.

  Technology

  November 07, 2014
• DHS’ SWAMP helps clean software of cyber flaws

  The Software Assurance Marketplace (SWAMP) is a new initiative from DHS Science and Technology Directorate's cybersecurity division to test apps for security vulnerabilities before they are installed on agency networks. S&T also sponsored the HOST program to promote the use and security of open source tools.

  Technology

  October 31, 2014
• Acting management head Cummiskey to leave DHS

  Chris Cummiskey, the acting undersecretary for management at the Homeland Security Department, announced he's leaving government after 24 years on Oct. 31.

  Management

  October 23, 2014
• Hacks, CDM continue to push cyber to forefront of CIOs’ priorities

  A new Federal News Radio survey of federal chief information officers and deputy CIOs found cyber above all else is the top priority. Charlie Armstrong, the CIO for Customs and Border Protection, said his focus is to protect the data first and foremost and his systems a very close second.

  Ask the CIO

  October 21, 2014
• Communication, transparency key to successful procurements

  Like virtually everything in the federal government, the relationship federal agencies and industry organizations is complex. Contracts, buying and selling are just a small piece of the pie. Communication and collaboration are key factors that must exist in the pipeline between the public and private sectors. As part of our special report, the Missing Pieces of Procurement Reform, Federal News Radio hosted a panel with acquisition experts.

  Management

  October 17, 2014
• DHS says cyber initiatives healthy and growing

  Andy Ozment, assistant secretary of the Office of Cybersecurity and Communications in DHS, said the CDM, Einstein and Enhance Cybersecurity Services programs are on the upswing in terms of impact and number of users. Ozment said there are no delays with CDM, and the Einstein intrusion detection and prevention software covers 25 percent of all federal employees.

  Technology

  October 09, 2014
• DHS’ Ozment seeks the best metrics for new cyber scorecard

  The goal of the scorecard or dashboard would be to give government leaders a better sense of just how secure agency networks are from hackers. As the 11th annual National Cybersecurity Awareness Month begins, DHS is doing much less education about why securing computers and networks is important.

  Technology

  October 03, 2014
• NSF launches new financial system as fiscal year begins

  Federal News Radio's annual chief financial officers survey found dealing with budget reductions and workforce challenges continue to be top priorities. At the National Science Foundation, CFO Martha Rubenstein said her office completed what may be the last modernized financial management system done by the private sector.

  Management

  October 02, 2014
• Q&A with OPM: Retirement, benefits and employee morale

  The Office of Personnel Management answers federal employees' questions about phased retirement, diversity, recruitment and training, morale, pay, and more.

  Workforce

  October 01, 2014
• Treasury’s fixes to USASpending.gov begin with mapping, navigation

  Christina Ho, the executive director for data transparency in the Bureau of the Fiscal Service, said Treasury developed short-and long-term plans to improve the spending portal. She said DATA Act requirements fit well in the department's strategy.

  Technology

  September 26, 2014
• Complex ethics environment pushes OGE to focus on basics

  Walter Shaub, the director of the Office of Government Ethics, said the agency is focusing on three areas in order to improve ethics training across government: communication, direct support to agency ethics officials and oversight.

  Management

  September 25, 2014
• OGE Director Shaub wants a stronger, more transparent ethics community

  The National Government Ethics Summit, sponsored by the Office of Government Ethics, highlighted basic and advanced training for federal ethics officials, as well as broader subjects, such as whistleblower retaliation, the Hatch Act and other legal issues. Walter Shaub, the director of OGE, wants training sessions such as these to bring the federal ethics community closer together.

  Management

  September 24, 2014