Digital Government
Federal Coach: Catching a financial thief
James H. Freis, Jr. was appointed in 2007 as director of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), an agency that establishes and implements regulatory policies, and analyzes financial transactions, to help detect and deter money laundering, terrorist financing and other financial crimes. He previously served as deputy assistant general counsel for enforcement and intelligence at the Treasury Department.
Digital Government
Political borders don't stop cyberattacks, but they prevent defense, study finds
Government Computer News
Digital Government
Northrop Grumman snags $638 million Navy network contract
The initial award is to install communications infrastructure on 54 ships.
Digital Government
Survey: More feds choose telework for the time savings, not work-life balance
Also: Employees, managers have different opinions about management acceptance of telework.
Modernization
SSA falls short of goal for retirees filing online -- again
The Social Security Administration did not meet one of its primary targets in fiscal 2011 for shifting more retirees online for filing for benefits.
Digital Government
OMB outlines progress on eliminating government waste
Effort to purge waste has a long way yet to go, officials report.
Modernization
Energy offers a website redesign cautionary tale
The Energy Department's recent web redesign resulted in documents going missing. The reason for the disappearance could affect other agencies.
Acquisition
Bill would have feds feel the bite of missed contracting goals
Government officials would suffer if their agency comes up short on a small-business goal, under proposed legislation.
Digital Government
White House aide Tom Gavin to join IT trade group
Tom Gavin, special assistant to the president, is heading to the Information Technology Industry Council.
People
OMB calls on citizens for help on Shared IT Strategy
Industry and citizens are encouraged to forward their ideas and suggestions on the federal CIO’s framework to shared IT services.
Modernization