People
OPM's Berry: Performance and pay need not be linked
The federal government is looking to establish a new performance management system, according to a senior administration official.
People
Federal CIO Kundra cites progress on IT reform plan
The Interior Department has elevated the role of its CIO and other agencies are likely to follow in coming months, Federal CIO Vivek Kundra said.
Digital Government
Good for gov: Twitter boosts its security
Twitter gives users an HTTPS option to make accounts secure even if the network you are using is not.
Cybersecurity
DHS buying SBInet-like system for border despite uncertainties, GAO says
The Homeland Security Department canceled the SBInet border surveillance system two months ago, but SBInet-like capabilities will live on in the new system proposed for some parts of the border, a GAO official says.
Acquisition
Too much training still leaves interns inexperienced
Managers are dealing with highly certified employees who still need supervision and intervention from more experienced contracting officers, officials say.
Digital Government
Social Security misses target for retirement applications online
Federal Computer Week
Digital Government
Group says biometric screening could reduce airport hassle
Passengers who volunteer personal biometric data -- possibly including iris scans or fingerprints -- and answer questions would glide through airport security.
Modernization
Agencies on track to implement White House IT strategy, CIOs say
Meeting the goals of 25-point plan for moving applications to the cloud will require leadership push, according to federal panelists.
Digital Government
OMB approved Homeland Security's flawed financial management contract award
Department changed requirements mid-competition without notifying vendors.
Digital Government
Be honest—how much are you motivated by pay?
Office of Personnel Management Director John Berry made an interesting statement today during a speech at the Interagency Resources Management Conference.
Digital Government