Digital Government
USGS sets up Facebook 'ambassador' program
The U.S. Geological Survey is trying a new approach on Facebook to connect and coordinate expertise at the agency and with the public.
People
NASA moves too slow on projects, GAO says
The slow pace of innovation and acquisition at NASA is unsustainable and hinders the agency's mission, according to a Government Accountability Office report issued earlier this week.
Digital Government
COTS: Now maybe a four-letter word
Software products now include code that was developed offshore and may contain malicious code that threatens U.S. critical infrastructure and mission-critical defense and intelligence systems.
Modernization
White House set to complete security standards for cloud computing services next year
Federal CIO Vivek Kundra says administration will wrap up talks with industry in January, and finalize guidance for government within six months.
Digital Government
GSA launches social media directory
Government's landlord joins other agencies in creating a centralized directory of its social media presence.
Digital Government
WikiLeaks did 'significant damage' to diplomacy, State official says
State's assessment of disclosure of classified cables differs starkly from comments made by Defense secretary.
Digital Government
Cost of 2008 GI Bill claims processing system doubles
A Web interface scheduled to be completed this month will not be finished until next year, auditors note.
Digital Government
Panel urges cutting federal employment as part of major spending cuts
The White House-led debt reduction panel seeks to save $4 trillion by 2020 by cutting the federal workforce, changing the tax code and imposing annual limits on war spending.
People
Teleworkers experience lower amounts of stress, study finds
In the wake of the passage of the federal telework bill, newly published research shows that employees who telecommute the majority of the work week are more satisfied with their jobs compared to those who do not. Working remotely alleviates more stress than it creates.
People
Could pay freeze send feds to private sector?
As the likelihood of a freeze on federal pay sinks in, experts wonder about the long term effects on recruiting, retention and retirement.
People
Amazon to stop hosting WikiLeaks
Amazon has agreed to stop hosting the WikiLeaks site, which reveals classified and sensitive information.
Digital Government
GSA starts social media directory
The General Services Administration joins a trend by listing all its social media links on a single Web page.
People
VA's IG criticizes some IT programs, claims major savings
While questioning some IT programs, VA Inspector General George Opfer said his office's efforts had resulted in $1.2 billion in savings, avoided costs and other monetary benefits.
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