Modernization
DHS CIO describes 'aggressive stance' on cloud migrations
The Homeland Security Department is being aggressive about adopting cloud computing, its CIO told a House subcommittee.
Acquisition
Does EyakTek scandal mean trouble for Alaskan firms?
The indictment of an official at EyakTek puts an uncomfortable spotlight on the Alaska Native Corporation program, but is there really a connection?
People
3 top priorities for E-Government Fund
David McClure, associate administrator at GSA's Office of Citizen Services and Innovative Technologies, listed the administration's top priorities for support from the shrinking E-Government Fund.
Acquisition
3 keys to good suspension and debarment programs
The government can't risk being seen as lax on rooting out fraudulent contractors, a GAO official says.
Acquisition
OMB optimistic on effort to change contracting mentality
Agencies are ready to collaborate on multi-agency contracts, OMB leaders believe.
Digital Government
Asteroid Vesta features mountain bigger than any on Earth
Christian Science Monitor
Digital Government
Effort to require online governmentwide spending reports advances on the Hill
The Digital Accountability and Transparency Act would apply stimulus fund reporting practices to all federal programs.
Modernization
Administration increases data center consolidation savings estimate to $5 billion
New CIO Steven VanRoekel expands the definition of a data center to include the government's full IT infrastructure.
Digital Government
Federal Coach: Looking to grow as a leader? Then look to the past
No time has been more turbulent for leaders than the present. At least that’s what we like to think.
People