Digital Government
Senate CR would cancel federal raise
Like a House bill already passed, the Senate's proposed measure to fund the government would also eliminate a pay increase for the federal workforce.
Emerging Tech
Bipartisan Bill Aims to Beef Up FOIA Compliance
Legislation would require a single online portal for Freedom of Information Act requests.
Cybersecurity
Federal Cybersecurity Misses Targets in Annual Report
Agencies lose ground on awareness training, while personnel costs sap the government’s $14.6 billion cyber budget.
Digital Government
Could an idea imported from Britain help feds through tight financial times?
An approach showing some success in state government could ease agencies through tighter budgets, if it is transferable to the federal level, writes Steve Kelman.
Emerging Tech
The Best Intelligence Is Cyborg Intelligence
The best services arise from the combination of machine and human intelligences.
People
GSA misses cost avoidance goals
An IG report shows that several factors contributed to GSA's failure to achieve the savings that it could have attained.
People
SEC nominee makes tech a priority
Mary Jo White, speaking to a Senate panel, laid out the areas she sees most in need of attention.
Emerging Tech
How the Humble Telephone Is About to Bring Internet to the Masses (Again)
And unlike dial-up, these download speeds won't stink.
Digital Government
Making websites accessible
The Conversation: FCW's reporters and editors respond to your comments.
Cybersecurity
NIST Works to Drum Up Cyber Standards Support
Executive order calls for voluntary computer security protections for industry by November.
Digital Government
NRC: New Nuclear Plant Safety Measures Not Premature But Final Decision Pending
In the wake of the 2011 Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant meltdowns in Japan, the commission has identified a host of potential ways to improve the security and safety of U.S. reactors
Digital Government
Payroll and HR Shared Services Center May Go Paperless
The paper-based system slows processing and impedes telework, officials say.
Digital Government
Reservist, Stigmatize Thyself
Army seeks more potentially career-damaging behavior health info.
Digital Government
Big data's big hurdle: federal policy
Big data holds tremendous promise to help agencies glean otherwise impossible insights from massive repositories of data, but federal policies play a significant role in slowing its adoption and blunting its edge.
Modernization
New iPhone App May be Fishing for Feds’ TSP Info
Officials are warning federal employees to steer clear of the TSP Fund app.
Modernization
Got opinions on cloud?
Express your thoughts about the government and cloud computing via an ACT/IAC survey.
People
Size protest proposal would allow more flexibility to SBA
Rule changes would expand officials' discretionary powers in handling contract disputes.
Digital Government
Soldiers Waiting for Medical Discharge ‘Languish’ in Disability System
Long wait can exacerbate PTSD symptoms, Army IG finds.
Modernization