Digital Government

Blurring the Lines of Personal/Work Life

Ideas

The Great Gov Apps Debate Hits NOAA

Digital Government

National Weather Service in dispute over privatization of mobile app development

Has the National Weather Service gone too far in allowing private developers to lead the way in developing mobile apps for weather data?

Digital Government

Virtual firings: The new rules of the workplace

Pink-slipped via Skype? It could happen.

Digital Government

OMB's Lew to take over as White House chief of staff

OMB head to become Obama's right hand.

Cybersecurity

DHS guidance to state and local fusion centers going unused

Like the case of the dog that ate the homework, guidance sent to dozens of state and local fusion and emergency op centers has gone unusued and, in some cases, disappeared, audit finds.

People

GAO: Agencies didn't consider risks with support services

Few officials considered risks when awarding contracts that closely supported inherently governmental functions.

People

Fed execs get consistent performance measures

A new framework gives agencies a uniform approach to evaluating Senior Executive Service employees.

Modernization

Contractors dealt blanket cloud security specs

The Obama administration has issued a uniform list of safeguards that all agencies and online services providers must follow.

Digital Government

NASA formally awards Orion test flight contract to Lockheed Martin

Two other companies bid on the project, but did not offer to conduct a comprehensive assessment of the vehicle, space agency said.

Digital Government

Army eyes e-textbooks for ROTC courses

Officials look to develop multimedia digital library that is compatible with any type of e-reader.