Digital Government

NSA, Margaret Mead and Green

When you think about organizations celebrating Earth Day - today, April 22 - the National Security Agency does not immediately come to mind.

Digital Government

The Long Road to Acquisition Reform

In 1994 then Sen. William Cohen released a report titled "Computer Chaos: Billions Wasted Buying Federal Computer Systems." The report resonates even today with the release this month of a Defense Science Board <a href=http://www.acq.osd.mil/dsb/reports/2009-04-IT_Acquisition.pdf>report</a> calling for the Defense Department to reform its information technology acquisition practices.

Digital Government

Bill would help state auditors track money

A House committee chairman is writing legislation to provide federal funds to state auditors to help them oversee spending under the stimulus law.

Digital Government

Congressman pushes to expand chief technology officer's influence

The chief technology officer would be responsible for advancing intergovernmental and nationwide technology, including advising the president on the IT budget.

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IGs seek more authority to combat contracting fraud

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Digital Government

Efficiency Drives Power Monitoring, from Server Technology

Increase end-to-end efficiency in the Data Center by bringing 415 VAC to the cabinet

Digital Government

IT officials push rewrite of outdated paperwork reduction policies

Regulations written before the rise of social media unintentionally add layers of bureaucracy.

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Smaller, quicker IT development needed for Defense systems

New acquisition process would allow department to improve interoperability and integration issues as networks are built, science board reports.

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Tech observers praise Obama's top IT choice

Appointment of Aneesh Chopra indicates the administration is serious about improving nation's technology infrastructure, government and industry leaders say.