Digital Government
Can State maintain a virtual embassy in Syria?
The State Department's social media presence could help it maintain its connection to the Syrian people.
Cybersecurity
Internal problems take down Defense IG website
A days-long outage of the Defense Department Office of Inspector General remains unresolved.
Digital Government
Agencies get new IT fraud prevention tool
The Recovery Accountability & Transparency Board is conducting pilot projects with other federal agencies of a new anti-fraud tool.
Cybersecurity
Survey shows feds still favor laptops over smart phones, tablets
The majority of government workers are using laptops in their work more than any other device.
Acquisition
Veteran small-business bill would mandate use of fraud-prevention site
Under new legislation, agencies would have to search the Veterans Affairs Department’s VetBiz database before awarding a contract
Digital Government
Feds making fewer improper payments
Many agencies still have not tried to figure out why they make improper payments, but the total has declined.
People
Employee numbers matter less than the work done, expert says
The upcoming retirement wave of baby boomers should serves as an opportunity to assess what government positions are necessary, says a government reform expert.
Modernization
GSA hands agencies cloud security marching orders
The guidelines provide more clarity on continuous monitoring requirements and the role of Homeland Security.
Digital Government