Monthly Archives: April 2012

Part Feds, Part Contractors

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Part Feds, Part Contractors By Brittany Ballenstedt 2:00 AM ET March 5, 2012 The Homeland Security Department is beginning to see some savings as a result of an initiative that aims… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Lincolnshire Police staff transfer to security firm G4S

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1 April 2012 Last updated at 04:31 ET Lincolnshire Police staff transfer to security firm G4S The deal includes proposals to built a new custody facility at Lincolnshire Police’s headquarters Two-thirds… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Transcript – March 27, 2012 Labor Abuses, Human Trafficking, and Government Contracts: Is the Government Doing Enough to Protect Vulnerable Workers? hearing

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March 27, 2012 Tuesday Panel I of a Hearing of the Technology, Informational Policy, Intergovernmental Relations and Procurement Reform Subcommittee of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Subject: “Labor Abuses,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Transcript – Are Changes in Security Policy Jeopardizing U.S. Agency for International Development Reconstruction Projects and Personnel in Afghanistan hearing

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Federal News Service March 29, 2012 Thursday Hearing of the National Security, Homeland Defense and Foreign Operations Subcommittee of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Subject: “Are Changes in Security… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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How Sunlight Can Improve Federal Contracting

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How Sunlight Can Improve Federal Contracting Nine Recommendations to Make Government Contracting More Effective and Efficient for Taxpayers With open access to information, genuine competition will increase because the emphasis will… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Better Auditing for Better Contracting

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Better Auditing for Better Contracting Eight Recommendations to Reform the Defense Contract Audit Agency and Other Federal Government Audit Departments By Pratap Chatterjee | March 28, 2012 Download this report (pdf)… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Insourcing: How Bringing Back Essential Federal Jobs Can Save Taxpayer Dollars and Improve Services

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Insourcing How Bringing Back Essential Federal Jobs Can Save Taxpayer Dollars and Improve Services Insourcing not only saves money by eliminating the need to pay for the additional layer of corporate… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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