Information Technology:
A Model to Help Managers Decrease Acquisition Risks
IMTEC-8.1.6: Published: Aug 1, 1990. Publicly Released: Aug 1, 1990.
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GAO provided an acquisition model to help federal managers identify critical factors needed to manage and control large-scale information systems development and acquisition projects that require formal project management.
GAO noted that the model: (1) covered the presolicitation, solicitation and award, and post-award phases of the acquisition process; (2) emphasized the involvement of both information users and senior managers throughout acquisition; (3) stressed the importance of an experienced, qualified project team; and (4) represented a general consensus among a wide range of experts in the field of information technology.
Oct 13, 2020
USAJOBS Website:
OPM Has Taken Actions to Assess and Enhance the User ExperienceGAO-21-31: Published: Oct 13, 2020. Publicly Released: Oct 13, 2020.
Oct 7, 2020
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Information Technology:
IRS Needs to Address Operational Challenges and Opportunities to Improve ManagementGAO-21-178T: Published: Oct 7, 2020. Publicly Released: Oct 7, 2020.
Sep 30, 2020
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Information Technology:
Selected Federal Agencies Need to Take Additional Actions to Reduce Contract DuplicationGAO-20-567: Published: Sep 30, 2020. Publicly Released: Sep 30, 2020.
Sep 29, 2020
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Science & Tech Spotlight:
Agile Software DevelopmentGAO-20-713SP: Published: Sep 29, 2020. Publicly Released: Sep 29, 2020.
Sep 28, 2020
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Agile Assessment Guide:
Best Practices for Agile Adoption and ImplementationGAO-20-590G: Published: Sep 28, 2020. Publicly Released: Sep 28, 2020.
Sep 14, 2020
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Internet of Things:
Information on Use by Federal AgenciesGAO-20-577: Published: Aug 13, 2020. Publicly Released: Sep 14, 2020.
Sep 9, 2020
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Medicaid Information Technology:
Effective CMS Oversight and States' Sharing of Claims Processing and Information Retrieval Systems Can Reduce CostsGAO-20-179: Published: Sep 9, 2020. Publicly Released: Sep 9, 2020.
Sep 8, 2020
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Information Technology:
Key Attributes of Essential Federal Mission-Critical AcquisitionsGAO-20-249SP: Published: Sep 8, 2020. Publicly Released: Sep 8, 2020.
Aug 31, 2020
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Social Security Contracting:
Relevant Guidance Should Be Revised to Reflect the Role of Contracting Personnel in Software DevelopmentGAO-20-627: Published: Jul 31, 2020. Publicly Released: Aug 31, 2020.
Aug 3, 2020
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Information Technology:
Federal Agencies and OMB Need to Continue to Improve Management and CybersecurityGAO-20-691T: Published: Aug 3, 2020. Publicly Released: Aug 3, 2020.
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