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October 2007

October 31, 2007
Do contracting officers get an unfair rap?
One reader insists that contracting officers often take blame for problems for which program managers should bear some responsibility. What do you think?

October 22, 2007
FCW Forum: Do agencies rely too much on contractors?
GAO recently criticized DHS for hiring contractors to prepare budgets, develop policies and similar work that is "inherently governmental," primarily because of staffing problems. Are other agencies in a similar predicament? And are such problems unavoidable? Read more and post a comment.

October 12, 2007
FCW Forum: Do feds realize how good they have it?
A reader recently wrote to say that feds who complain about their compensation may not realize how good it really is. Read the letter and let us know what you think.

October 5, 2007
Is government a good place to start a career?
In his latest column, Steve Kelman encourages agencies to start work now to recruit next year's college graduates. But is government really a good fit for young professionals?

October 2, 2007
FCW Forum: Noodling the IT pay conundrum
In the Oct. 1 issue of Federal Computer Week, Howard Risher, a consultant on pay and performance, tackles the tricky topic of pay-for-performance for technology specialists.

FlipSide:

Movie Madness: Triumph of 'The Hunt'
Jimmy Stewart fans weep as FCW readers pick a Cold War-era thriller as the best government-themed movie.

Management:

Army uses Lean yardstick
Measuring and analyzing service bottlenecks improved the Army's reputation with veterans.

Policy:

Bill targets messy e-records
A measure introduced by House Democrats would set minimum standards for agencies' records management systems.

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