Digital Government

10 lessons to pull back the veil on government spending

The Recovery Accountability and Transparency Board oversaw the spending and tracking of money from the 2010 economic stimulus law, and it impressed many people inside government and outside. Now, it's the model for the future.

People

Conference to advise agencies on e-rulemaking

The Administrative Conference will meet June 16 and 17 to vote on proposals to improve e-rulemaking.

Digital Government

Stockholm syndrome: Sweden sounds more and more like America

Steve Kelman takes the pulse of Sweden during a recent visit.

Cybersecurity

Auditors estimate $2.8B in improper payments at SSA, FEMA

Inspectors general at FEMA and the Social Security Administration uncovered billions in improper payments, reports state.

People

Rep. Issa tries oversight on recovery board model

A House bill would shift the USASpending.gov website's functions to a new online database, along with more detailed reports from groups and companies that receive government money.

Digital Government

White House officials miss the order of leadership

Obama administration officials joke about their duties and jobs.

Ideas

Have a Good IT Idea for Government? You Could Win $50,000.

Digital Government

All agencies looped into Campaign to Cut Government Waste

White House efficiency and transparency initiative will be headed by Earl Devaney, who chaired the board that tracked stimulus money.