Budget & Policy

IG: DOE Still Spending Too Much on Software Licenses

By Photo of Mike Nartker

Kenneth Fletcher
WC Monitor
10/10/14
The Department of Energy is still spending more than necessary on software maintenance licenses, according to a DOE Inspector General report released this week that follows up on a previous investigation finding issues with…

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DOE, Washington State, Head to Court Over Hanford Cleanup Schedules

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At Oak Ridge

Environmental scientists in protective suits surveying contaminated soil at an industrial cleanup site.

At Rocky Flats

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DNFSB Chair Winokur Won’t Seek Re-Nomination

Environmental scientists in protective suits surveying contaminated soil at an industrial cleanup site.

Is EM a ‘Leader’ in Safety Culture?

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Contractor ‘Optimistic’ It Can Close Next Savannah River Tank By Milestone Date

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Bechtel Sees Boost in WTP Fee for First Half of This Year

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AECOM Looks to Wrap Up URS Purchase Next Week

Two large concrete cooling towers standing at a nuclear plant site ahead of planned demolition.

Planned Portsmouth D&D Layoffs on Hold, For Now

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DUF6 Contractor Comes In Just Short of FY14 Production Goal

Environmental scientists in protective suits surveying contaminated soil at an industrial cleanup site.

Panel Asks: How Should DOE Make the Case for Funding Cleanup Technology Development?

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DOE to Soon Roll Out New Project Mgmt. Approach, Energy Sec. Says

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No DOE Mgmt. Changes Planned in Response to WIPP Incidents, Acting EM-1 Says

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CH2M Hill Selected in Oak Ridge Sludge Buildout Project

Two professionals reviewing and signing a contract document together in an office setting.

INTERA Behind Size Standard Challenge of Navarro’s Win of New NNSS Contract

Two professionals reviewing and signing a contract document together in an office setting.

DOE Issues Final RFP For New Paducah Support Services Contract

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DOE IG: Former Berkeley Site Office Mgr. Abused Authority

Environmental scientists in protective suits surveying contaminated soil at an industrial cleanup site.

At Richland

Environmental scientists in protective suits surveying contaminated soil at an industrial cleanup site.

At Idaho

Environmental scientists in protective suits surveying contaminated soil at an industrial cleanup site.

At West Valley

Environmental scientists in protective suits surveying contaminated soil at an industrial cleanup site.

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