Delaware CIO Talks IT Centralization, Data Analytics

James Collins is also the new president of the National Association of State Chief Information Officers, and he shared NASCIO’s 2019 goals.

Dorobekinsider: End Shutdowns by Shutting Government Down

Agencies have learned how to ‘do more with less’ — or, in many instances, ‘do too much with nothing,’ all too well. That has demonstrated itself with decades of continuing resolutions… and shutdowns.

Funds Still Available for Previously Furloughed Feds

GoFundMe and Deepak Chopra partnered to raise money for federal employees directly impacted by the shutdown through the Government Shutdown Direct Relief Fund.

Going Back to Work After an Extended Absence

GovLoop spoke with three federal employees who went through the 2013 federal shutdown. We drew on their experiences to create tips for heading back to work.

OPM Urges Agencies to Prioritize Speedy Back Pay Post-Shutdown

Some payroll and shared service centers said that employees affected by the shutdown can expect retroactive pay no later than Jan. 31.

DHS Addresses Major Cyberthreat in Directive

CISA released an emergency directive about a number of incidents concerning Domain Name System (DNS) infrastructure tampering.

Managing Conflict Like a Pro

By approaching workplace conflict in a professional manner, you can help foster a positive, respectful office environment.

Trump Announces Temporary End to Government Shutdown

Roughly a quarter of the federal government had been shut down for nearly five weeks before Friday’s announcement of a breakthrough.

OPM’s Weichert Clarifies Leave Procedures During Shutdown

On Jan. 23 the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) released recommendations for how agencies should carry out the bill for excepted employees.

Digital Transformation Through Electronic Signatures

Paper processes can be a time-consuming and inefficient constraint on agencies. Electronic signatures offer a step up for agencies considering ways to save time and resources.