Digital Government
VA Data Breaches Go Live
Today the Veterans Affairs Department started posting online its <a href=http://www4.va.gov/about_va/va_notices.asp>monthly data breach reports</a> as part of its ongoing transparency thing, VA Chief Information Officer Roger Baker told a press briefing this morning. He said the latest report (for July) might not make it to the Web until Thursday.
Ideas
5 Reasons Why Clinger-Cohen Failed
The 1996 Clinger-Cohen Act, which established the chief information officer position at agencies, among other things, was signed into law this month 14 years ago. By most accounts, it hasn't lived up to expectations. In fact, many say it's a downright failure.
Digital Government
Gates' budget-cutting plan leaves Defense CIO role in limbo
Defense Secretary Robert Gates plans to close the Networks and Information Integration office -- home of the Defense chief information officer -- and shift that role, as well as as other responsibilities, to the Defense Information Systems Agency.
Cybersecurity
US-VISIT tests of limited value, GAO finds
The Homeland Security Department should incorporate more than the results of two recent pilot programs to decide whether and how to pursue a biometric-based air exit system for non-U.S. citizens.
People
4 reasons why federal managers resist telework
In response to a recent blog post, federal managers explain why they would rather not allow employees to work from home.
Digital Government
Texting Lowers Insulin Levels
Adolescents with diabetes are more likely to follow treatment plans and register improved blood-glucose levels when they receive weekly text messages reminders, a new pilot study finds.
Modernization
Education Department sets up new Web site for data display
The Education Department has decided to make all its school and student data available in one place on a new Web site called ED Data Express.
People
Senate bill would 'cap and trade' to cut federal employees
A Senate measure would require agencies to cap the number of full-time employees and then begin reducing those numbers.
Digital Government
DHS Team to Evaluate Cyber Workforce
The Homeland Security Department has stood up a special task force to evaluate the needs within the federal and private sector cybersecurity workforce.
Digital Government
Baker: VA making progress on lifetime electronic record system
Veterans Affairs Department CIO Roger Baker said the VA is moving on the VLER project and expects a decision by year's end on the VistA modernization project.
Digital Government
ACT/IAC wants nominations for leadership awards
The deadline is Aug. 30 for nominations for awards that honor executives who work with government information technology.
Digital Government
Gates puts the squeeze on DoD overhead
In a major move this week, Defense Secretary Robert Gates announced a range of proposed cost-cutting measures that included hiring freezes, cuts to executive ranks, and even the possible elimination of the U.S. Joint Forces Command in Norfolk, Va.
Digital Government
Government abuses computer crime law to boost criminal charges
Kansas City Infozine
Digital Government
Microsoft releases record 15 security patches for August
Government Computer News
Digital Government