Digital Government
Only half of dot-gov sites are active, GSA reports
Fewer than half of the surveyed agencies have developed an agencywide Web strategy and most say they manage their websites in a highly decentralized way.
Modernization
Congress directs Defense to use commercial data centers
Language in authorization act also zeroes out funds for Army enterprise email.
Digital Government
2012 appropriations bill goes to White House
Once again, Congress has reached a budget deal just barely in time to prevent a partial federal shutdown.
Cybersecurity
Coast Guard officials need ethics guidance post separation, GAO says
Former Coast Guard officials need more guidance on the restrictions and ethics rules about working for contractors, according to a new congressional audit.
Digital Government
Government systems inadequate to show spending patterns, advisory board says
A federal advisory board makes recommendations for better integration of federal spending data collection and display systems.
Modernization
VanRoekel: Citizens expect more digital interaction with government
With the emergence of a Facebook Nation, Americans have come to expect more digital interaction with their government, says Obama's chief information officer.
People
Who are the 1,000 highest paid federal employees?
Release of list will likely renew debate over federal salaries.
Digital Government
House passes fiscal 2012 appropriations bill
Government shutdown crisis almost over with House passage, senators say.
People
Nine initiatives that could trip up DOD's enterprise strategy
Defense Department officials acknowledge that some elements of its IT strategy represent high cultural barriers.
Digital Government
Air Force Space Command CIO to get some help
Col. Kimberly Crider set ro rise to general, take role at Space Command.
Acquisition
Air Force divisions pledge to fight fraud, contractor misconduct
Air Force officials intend to formalize relations between the organizations and have them planning and training together.
Digital Government