Digital Government

GAO concerned about DOD gear on eBay

Auditors say stolen equipment available on some popular Internet auction sites could fall into the hands of terrorists.

Digital Government

Use of GWACs seen slowing

Agencies seem to be more interested in creating their own multiple-award contracts rather than using governmentwide vehicles, according to FedSources.

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GAO: Military gear for sale on Web poses security risk

A team of undercover GAO agents found parts for the fighter plane, body armor, night vision goggles and other military items for sale to the highest bidder on eBay, Craigslist.org and other Web sites.

Digital Government

Government slow to implement ID system

House panel says agencies have distributed just 3 percent of new credentials and lack the technology to use them.

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Army awards contract for long-range wireless system

The Wi-Fi system will have a 32-mile range that will connect supply units on the front lines with depots in the rear.

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TIGTA: IRS should safeguard taxpayers from identity theft

The service says it lacks jurisdiction, and disclosure rules limit its ability to share information with employers and other agencies.

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Mismanagement, not technology, caused Census handheld trouble, auditors say

The Census Bureau’s mismanagement is primarily to blame for scrapping a plan to use handheld devices to help count Americans for the 2010 census, technology auditors told a House panel on Wednesday.

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Army must develop process to wage war in cyberspace

Director of electronic warfare calls for a more proactive program to combat enemy information campaigns.

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Committee members seek info on DHS use of satellites

House Homeland Security Committee members told Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff in a letter that they will prevent a new office that coordinates the use of space satellites from opening unless their concerns are addressed.