Save Award 2010 Ideas

GSA has about 212,000 vehicles in its fleet divided among 75 federal agencies. Most of these vehicles are assigned to individuals ie. one vehicle one man. Last year alone, GSA spent $287 Million to buy 17, 205 new vehicles to its fleet bringing the new number to about 220, 205 vehicles. Each vehicle than requires insurance, gas, toll expenses, parking fees in some instances, violations etc etc. Lest not forget most of... more »

I suggest a new type of proactive solution in the form of an enforcement system to deter the hiring of undocumented workers (illegal aliens, deportable/inadmissible aliens) through self funded economic incentives (monetary rewards) generated by fines. It will encourage the public to report violators and discourage employers from hiring undocumented workers. A percentage of the fines levied on employers of undocumented... more »

I suggest a new type of proactive solution in the form of an enforcement system to deter the hiring of undocumented workers (illegal aliens, deportable/inadmissible aliens) through self funded economic incentives (monetary rewards) generated by fines. It will encourage the public to report violators and discourage employers from hiring undocumented workers. A percentage of the fines levied on employers of undocumented... more »

I realize the “make a suggestion” contest phase is over; but this idea is AMAZING. I am suggesting that in every passport issued by the United States, and our allies, be equipped with a locator (similar to the tracker embedded in pets by the human society) woven into the electronic verification information (like the CAC card chip); that will contain all of the individuals pertinent information to include the picture... more »

In an effort to work smarter, reduce un-needed redundancy, reduce our footprint and overhead, and work more collaboratively, there should be an effort within Global Force Management at the COCOM level (mainly CENTCOM, AFRICOM, and SOUTHCOM) to consolidate certain and specific areas. There are an overwhelming number of commands that each have their own full ADMIN/PAY and INTEL departments, several of which are in the same... more »

Printing money is expensive. We could save money with an automated system. I propose we show our patriotism by getting an American flag tattooed onto our hand – or some patriotic Americans can have it on their forehead. The flag will be specially coded with a small bar code under it that is unique for every citizen. A database will keep track of each person’s accounts. To enforce this system, cash will become void... more »

Innovation: The DoD needs to stop relying on its contracted travel agencies to book TDY travel. These agencies served a purpose when members did not have access to the web in planning their TDYs. Today, members can search for fares on any number of web-based travel planning sites (i.e. Orbitz, or through airline websites). Currently, DoD contracted travel agencies provide services for DoD employees to have priority on... more »

There are not 100 illegal immigrants in the USA….. There are thousands. A CONDITIONAL RESIDENT CARD should be given to immigrants who DO NOT have a criminal record for murder, rape, DUI, or domestic violence. Those illegal immigrants who, at any point in their stay in the US, committed those crimes, should get DEPORTED to their country of origin right away. Illegal immigrants should pay a fine of $2,000 to $6,000 if... more »

I suggest you consolidate all travel authorizations, orders and vouchers under DTS and shut down eFinance. Currently, some organizations refuse to issue travel orders through DTS when cross-org funding is required which causes the need for non-DTS travel vouchers. This is redundant and wasteful. We invested in DTS, now it's time to use it to recoup the investment and standardize travel procedures DoD-wide.

I suggest you create a program that allows an individual to receive an incentive award relative to the savings they create. If an employee researches is able to officially travel with an airline that is more advantageous to the government than the contract carrier, they can submit submit what is necessary. Since there is already a government contract, it would be reasonably easy to verify. Likewise, any employee willing... more »

Create incentive to travel on the restricted air-fare instead of government air-fare. Allow member to keep % of difference between the two fares upon completion of travel. Typical Governement fare is 2-3 times anything I can easily find on Kayak or Expedia. I would gladly travel this way if I could keep % of savings! We don't switch our tickets that often!

More usage of VTC (Video Tele-Conference) instead of unnecessary travel. There are 3 bases in the Naples, Italy area which many service members on the staff travel between for regular meetings when a VTC can be used from their desk instead (or designated VTC area). This technology can also be used for conferences and meetings requiring travel. Easy solution: mandate VTC for regularly scheduled meetings or conferences... more »

Housing Processes for Military Members - The DOD needs to review the housing assignment and travel policies for the service members. We waste countless thousands of dollars per year with Servicemembers and their families living in hotels at their new duty location because they can get little to no informaton and cannot add their name to the gaining installation's housing list until they get there and sign in. The amount... more »

As a Department of the Army Intern, I have submitted all of my travel orders and vouchers electronically through the Defense Travel System. Previous to my work for the Federal Government when I worked in the private sector, I have always submitted my timesheets electronically. Now that I am going to be promoted out of the Intern program I will have to start filling out all of my timesheets and travel worksheets with pen... more »

I have often traveled with co-workers (both military and civilian) with whom I would gladly have shared a hotel room. It would be a great idea to provide a small incentive (maybe $20/night) to travelers who volunteer to share hotel accommodations while traveling on official business (with supervisor approval, of course, and in line with organizational policies on fraternization, etc). That would result in a substantial... more »