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Coast Guard Seeks Nominations for Innovation Awards
The Innovation Awards will be given in five categories: science or technology, operations or readiness, administration, training or support, culture change and the Cmdr. Joel Magnussen Innovation Award for Management. Keep Reading
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Senior Chief Jon Ostrowski Elected President of Coast Guard Chief Petty Officers Association
He vows to grow and invigorate the membership by enhancing CPOA’s reputation, providing tangible value for members, and fostering an environment that adds value to members' personal and professional lives. Keep Reading
GAO: Federal Agencies Need to Take More Action to Improve IT Acquisitions
Federal agencies should be reviewing and implementing agencies' IT acquisition plans, as per FITARA guidance, and in January GAO made 39 recommendations to improve this process. Keep Reading
DNI Coats Lauds Leadership Changes at CIA and State Department
"President Trump has made a strong choice in his nomination of CIA Deputy Director Gina Haspel to serve as the next Director of CIA." Keep Reading
GAO: Less Than Half of IG Employees Think Acting IGs Have Negative Impact on Morale
The report examined the effects of inspector general vacancies; as of September 2017, 12 of the 64 active offices established by the Inspector General Act had vacancies. Keep Reading
OIG: DoS Should Add Cooperation Clause for Contractors
The Foreign Affairs Manual requires that department contractors and subcontractors promptly and without interference or undue inquiry provide requested assistance and information to OIG personnel. Keep Reading
Jeff Pon Confirmed as OPM Leader; Rigas Confirmed as Deputy
OPM has operated under acting leaders since Katherine Archuleta's resignation in July 2015. During the Trump administration, Kathleen McGettigan has been acting director of the agency. Keep Reading
USCG Defends Progress on Metrics as ‘Lives on the Line,’ Admiral Tells Congress
GAO official applauds Coast Guard for developing corrective actions, but wants "full closure of recommendations." Keep Reading
GAO: DHS Needs to Urgently Identify Key Cyber Skills Requirements
The latest report also found that although DHS reported to Congress that it had coded 95 percent of its identified cybersecurity positions, last August it had actually only coded around 79 percent. Keep Reading
Lawmakers Want to Encourage Diversity in National Security Hiring
Bill aims to ensure the collection of data on workforce diversity and help expand opportunities for minorities in both entry-level positions and for career advancement. Keep Reading
New Training Course Schedule Released for Law Enforcement
The third-quarter programs, which are hosted by departments or agencies and open to officers all over the country, include maritime tactical operations, active shooter threat training and covert electronic tracking. Keep Reading