Digital Government

GSA employee's error exposes entire staff to potential identity theft

A GSA employee's error has exposed the Social Security numbers of everyone in the agency.

Digital Government

Misuse of tax ID numbers costs at least $380M, IG says

An inspector general report said the IRS needs to improve its oversight of tax benefits for people who use Taxpayer Identification Numbers multiple times.

Digital Government

Gary Bass to leave OMB Watch

He founded the group 28 years ago.

Digital Government

Cut waste with common sense and IT, feds suggest

Go online and vote for one of the four finalists for the Save Award; it could save a lot of money.

Modernization

NIST talks simulation and cloud roadmap at forum

Government Computer News

Cybersecurity

Observers recommend broader role for government in cybersecurity

Panelists say government should concentrate on preparing for the unknown and delegating responsibilities instead of developing best practices.

Digital Government

Agencies slow to respond to requests for contractor data

Some have refused FOIA requests to disclose ratings information.

Digital Government

Baghdad hospital to get version of VA electronic health records software

Developer says application will help Iraqi providers focus on patient care rather than on billing.

Digital Government

NATO mulls cyber alliance proposal

Deputy Secretary of Defense William Lynn III discussed a five-pillar strategy in late September with NATO leaders in Europe in efforts to promote joint cybersecurity initiatives

Cybersecurity

FedRAMP May Be Slow to Ramp Up

Digital Government

Busy Signal

Digital Government

VA to Buy 600,000 PCs

Ideas

Kundra: White House Loaded with Geeks

Digital Government

HHS Issues IT Exchange Guide