Cybersecurity
Don't blame e-file for identity theft, IRS says
The recent surge in identity theft tax fraud is not linked to the growing popularity of IRS'e-file system, official says.
People
House GOP bill would slash federal workforce by 10 percent
Republican Rep. Darrell Issa of California has introduced a new bill to slash the "explosive growth" of the federal workforce.
People
IT program manager title now official
Agencies are being asked to implement the new IT program manager title as soon as possible.
Modernization
Empowering the new problem solvers
With help from technological tools -- and a word or two of advice -- many more agency employees could make use of data for fulfilling oversight requirements, meeting customer needs and solving other agency problems.
Digital Government
What IBM could teach feds about social media
IBM could teach government agencies a few things about managing Facebook and Twitter.
Digital Government
Federal pensions in the afterlife
In some cases, the federal retirement systems is so generous it continues to pay employees after they die.
Digital Government
The best of the federal blogosphere
LaHood peddles pedaling to work; high gas prices don't deter drivers; OSTI's Greek philosophy; space shuttle era draws to a close.
Digital Government
Federal pay: Are you one of the 77,000?
You may have heard about a Congressional Research Service study that found that about 77,000 feds make more than the governors of their states.
Digital Government
GSA: More social media apps free for the taking
The General Services Administration has negotiated terms of service for federal agencies with providers of 51 free social media applications to date.
Digital Government
Hurricane center tries out Facebook, Twitter
The National Hurricane Center began the 2011 storm season June 1 with a presence on Facebook and Twitter for the first time.
People
DOD program drops the ball on pricing paperwork, IG says
A $11.2 billion contract did not have the required documents, such as records on pre-negotiations and price negotiation memos, which are essential for accountability and transparency, report says.
Modernization
FBI Sentinel a test for agile development
If the effort works, the federal IT community should think about how to make agile a more common approach in government, writes blogger Steve Kelman.
Digital Government