Modernization

OMB to push for big changes in IT management

The federal government is doing a major rehab on how it oversees and manages the $70 billion in annual IT spending.

Modernization

Army IT Agency pushes technology transformation

The Army IT Agency is pushing transformation in data center consolidation and unified communications.

Digital Government

Senate confirms Lew as OMB director

The Senate confirms Jacob Lew as director of the Office of Management and Budget after his nomination had been held up.

People

On Thanksgiving, fed IT leaders count their blessings

We asked your colleagues what they're thankful for this Thanksgiving.

Digital Government

Senator threatens to block online IP bill

Senator says bill goes too far.

Digital Government

FAA to require photos on pilot's licenses but not biometric identifiers

Lawmaker demands to know why new rule does not meet congressional mandate.

Digital Government

Two small businesses suspended in set-aside probe

EG Solutions and MultimaxArray used GTSI as subcontractors on a Homeland Security information technology contract.

Modernization

OMB plan to streamline IT purchasing wins praise but faces headwinds

House Republicans and appropriations players could resist effort to align federal technology refreshment with funding cycle.

Digital Government

Prepare to hunker down in 2011

Those who represent federal employees (both union types and lawmakers) squeezed a lot of solid gains for feds from this outgoing Congress, especially in terms of improvements to retirement benefits, and—depending on your point of view—the demise of the National Security Personnel System.

Digital Government

Cyber Reforms at DHS