People
DOD to improve tracking of late-payment penalties
GAO found that DOD has processes for monitoring and reporting on late payments, but it has serious flaws.
People
HHS deputy CIO given Vanguard Award
The Government Technology Research Alliance applauded John Teeter's efforts in the areas of increasing efficiency, interoperability and information sharing within the government CIO community.
Digital Government
Air Force needs another $1 billion for network hardware
The service is extending its existing NETCENTS contract by six months.
Digital Government
Forest Service calls in Air Force tankers to battle Colorado fires
A major blaze is five miles from Air Force Academy.
Digital Government
Army labs speed tech testing
The Army has launched an effort to make it easier to test and integrate technologies before personnel in the field must depend on them.
Digital Government
E-mail monitoring must protect whistleblowers
The Office of Special Counsel reminds agencies not to try to stifle reports of wrongdoing.
Cybersecurity
DHS could provide 'security in a box'
A DHS proposal would potentially help agencies solve their cybersecurity challenges.
Digital Government
Army plans to phase out $5 billion pixelated uniform design
Soldiers have said the design is an ineffective camouflage, The Daily reports.
People
10 trends shaping the federal IT future
Deloitte identifies "enablers" and "disruptors" taking on significant roles in federal IT.
Modernization
Library of Congress seeks ideas on mobile contracting app
Agency is gathering information on how to bolster a purchasing, training and resource-sharing program.
Cybersecurity
IG: DHS needs protection from employees' portable devices
Primarily for consumers, portable devices lack security features needed survive in a government environment.
Acquisition
How to make a win/win for agencies and small business
The new OFPP has an opportunity to improve small-business contracting and help agencies meet their missions at the same time, writes Steve Kelman.
Digital Government
Will the FCC punt on indecency?
The FCC has a backlog of 1.5 million indecency complaints on file covering about 9,700 broadcasts.
Cybersecurity
DHS to give agencies free computer threat-detection packages
Continuous monitoring program would draw $200 million from Homeland Security’s 2013 budget.
Digital Government
A faster, better, cheaper way to do high-tech procurement?
Some experts question whether RFP-EZ is the right way to go about fixing the government’s IT procurement problems.
Cybersecurity
Defense taps scientists to make computer games that test for security bugs
Galois and University of Washington awarded DARPA funding.
Digital Government
Air Force lets 12 small businesses in on network hardware deal
New bids on disputed full and open portion of the contract are due this week.
Cybersecurity
Should DOD be taking more risks with mobility?
DOD's intrinsic risk aversion challenges its ability to stay current with mobile capabilities, and some of its leaders believe it's time to rethink that caution.
Digital Government