Digital Government

Vets, it’s time to speak out

As Veterans Day approaches, we might note that a lot of feds who read and use our publications are also vets. If you are one of them, you also follow blogs, or you wouldn’t be here.

Digital Government

Talking Work on Facebook

Digital Government

Tech's Role in SAVE Awards

Ideas

Security Breach of Employee Data at GSA

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.