Department of Homeland Security
A software closed loop user feedback process.
As software products are developed this will ensure the feedback is collected by a closed loop system to measure the usage, effectiveness and correct issues... more »
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Department of Homeland Security
Create DHS Ombudsman Office to deal with abuses of power
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Turn off computer monitors at night.
Turn off computer monitors at night. Computer monitors can always be turned off at night. Computer upgrades can occur with monitor screens switched off. Leaving computer monitors on at all times is a huge waste of energy and dollars. It is completely unneccessary!! Let's save those dollars! Let's save that energy! It will also cut our greenhouse gas emissions!
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Environmental Protection Agency
Bring back the punch clock!
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Buy the most efficient vehicles
When vehicles are replaced, buy the most efficient vehicles that are available at a reasonable cost. This will save operating costs in vehicle fleets.
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Department of Veterans Affairs
Eliminate mail reminders of appointments for patients
Instead of mailing multiple reminders to veteran and military patients pateints, the organization can email or phone the appointment reminders. This will not only cut down on postal costs but paper costs too. The automated reminder system will be sent via email or phone whichever is preferred by the patient. The preference will be specified upon registration into the health system.
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Department of Health and Human Services
Rein In Runaway On-line Mandatory Trainings
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Executive Office of the President
Increase Number of SAVE Program Participants Meeting President
Currently only one mysteriously selected winner in the SAVE program gets to meet the President. Recommend that this be changed so that the Top 5 or perhaps the Top 10 winners would meet the President. This could help increase participation in the SAVE program and lead to more money saving suggestions from someone who would not have participated.
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eliminate all T-12 and incandescent lamps
T-12 and incandescent lamps can be replaced to initiate cost savings quickly. Any of these lamps that remain should be replaced as soon as possible. Old products should be recycled.
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Reuse existing buildings
Reuse existing buildings when possible. Existing building use is usually more cost effective and is more conserving of resources. It is wasteful to tear down buildings that can be used productively.
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Department of Homeland Security
DHS - replace paper-based performance reviews
DHS had an e-performance system but it didn't work well and was removed. We need an online system to reduce paper waste and improve efficiency.... more »
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Environmental Protection Agency
Save! by Instituting Electronic Records Submittal System
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Suspend OPM Telework Requirements
First- an employee's home cannot be considered their official post of duty. Therefore, there is a requirement for employees working at alternate locations report to the office twice a pay period. If an employee has to report to the office, then the Government must have office space available for these employees. The concept... more »
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EXOP - Office of Management and Budget
Improve travel efficiency via comprehensive alternative comps
The minor costs can really add up.
Automatically suggest the best options with a few selectors or options.
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If an alternate airport and rental car (including taxes, fees and parking) would be cheaper than an airport hotel and taxi. (This information is available in travel guides, but takes a lot of... more »