Digital Government
Proposed bill would equate GPS tracking, wiretapping
The bipartisan measure would impose criminal penalties for surreptitiously following someone's location.
Digital Government
General Dynamics snags a $1 billion networking contract for DHS' consolidated headquarters
Feds canceled a $2.6 billion deal with Northrop Grumman for the project in 2010.
Cybersecurity
Contractor goes up the river for tampering with USCIS computer files
A former employee of Dell Perot Systems gets prison time for altering computer systems records so illegal aliens could get valid U.S. passports, Nextgov reports.
People
Telework progress still lagging, survey shows
Although most federal agencies have completed their required telework policies, the number of employees taking advantage still lags, new survey shows.
People
OPM reports telework progress 6 months after law
An official with the Office of Personnel Management said “nearly all” agencies have met the Telework Enhancement Act's requirements and outlined what comes next.
People
IT reform push: Six months later
CIOs offer updates on IT reform progress, challenges and priorities as milestone nears.
Digital Government
Getting rid of the deadwood
“Employees should be retained on the basis of the adequacy of their performance,” according to the sixth Merit Principle.
Digital Government
DOD needs 'cost warriors,' report says
To make the most of tight budgets, the Defense Department needs skilled acquisition experts to spend what they have as effectively as possible.
People
FCC appoints Robert Naylor as CIO
The Federal Communications Commission has named Robert Naylor as its new CIO who will oversee the commission's movement toward cloud services.
Digital Government
OMB wants your ideas on savings
Administration officials will fund pilot projects to test new ways of saving money.
Acquisition