Digital Government
Commentary: Agencies spend billions on IT, but many can't track their software
Anywhere from 10 percent to 30 percent of the federal government's software expenditures could be eliminated through better software asset management. The legislation I introduced in the House to rein in software spending at the Homeland Security Department is as good a place as any to start eliminating that waste.
Modernization
VanRoekel lists priorities for 2012
The federal CIO sounded a familiar refrain at an AFCEA breakfast.
Digital Government
Mobile government broader than just apps vs. websites, GSA says
The old "mobile apps vs. mobile websites" debate for federal agencies is becoming outdated because there are many more mobile platforms and formats developing, according to a mobile strategy document released by the General Services Administration.
People
Federal contract spending remained flat in 2011
OMB is optimistic that agency efforts to curb spending are the start of a trend, official writes.
People
VA Fast Track process rife with gaps for possible fraud, OIG says
A process VA created to handle a flood of incoming disability claims related to Agent Orange has some serious holes, audit finds.
Modernization
Gerry Connolly: Don't cut technology investments
Federal spending on technology research should continue despite the economy, congressman urges.
Digital Government
What Nixon and Kennedy could teach today's presidential contenders
Steve Kelman looks back 52 years for insights today.
Digital Government
Google names new top lobbyist in DC
Internet giant names former House lawmaker to head up its Washington lobbying operation.
Digital Government
Einstein still right: CERN cites flaw in neutrino experiment
Government Computer News
Digital Government
Judge dismisses lawsuit against FTC over Google's privacy policies
A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit on Friday that was brought by a privacy group against the Federal Trade Commission over Google's new privacy policies.
Digital Government