Acquisition

GAO upholds protest of Justice ID management contract

The Justice Department did not properly evaluate pricing, past performance and organizational conflict of interest allegations in its award of a recent $844K contract, audit concludes.

Modernization

Cloud conversation shifting to new concerns

Agencies have come a long way on their journey to implement cloud services, but they're still focusing on the low-hanging fruit.

Modernization

Is the government ready for a mobile transformation?

Federal mobility is going to require a shift in attitudes and approaches throughout the government.

Digital Government

Bill would limit contractor salaries

Two members of the Senate last week introduced bipartisan legislation that would limit contractor salaries paid by federal tax dollars to $400,000 -- the same as the president's salary.

Digital Government

Pentagon ramping up cyberweapon development

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Cybersecurity

IRS plagued by computer vulnerabilities five consecutive years

Latest critique of the tax agency's information security notes untrained contractors and liberal access to financial systems.

Digital Government

Cash left on the table in DARPA contest

Strongest team unearthed only three of seven valid Quick Response Codes, earning a partial prize.

Digital Government

OPM Scraps Flexible Work Program

People

Outdoor agencies blend their databases for better service

The National Park Service is in the process of blending its technology with that of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.