Digital Government
Senators concerned SSA can't manage increasing number of retirees
Social Security inspector general reports the agency's systems will no longer be able to manage the rising workload by 2012, three years before a new data center is completed.
Cybersecurity
Los Alamos National Lab again under fire for weak computer security
Officials failed to identify and authenticate users, encrypt classified information, monitor compliance with policies, or check that settings are up to date.
Modernization
5 dark linings in the silver cloud
Some people are finding that the cloud computing fever is subsiding, and all they’ve got left is a dry hack.
Cybersecurity
CISOs take center-stage
The nature of IT security matters — brought to high alert by episodic breaches and ongoing cyber threats — has raised the stakes and profiles of the government chief information security officer.
Cybersecurity
Chief information security officers answer 4 burning questions
6 government chief information security officers have a round-table discussion about the most dangerous new cybersecurity threats and best strategies for addressing those risks.
People
Putting Web sites to the test
Users with disabilities often must find ways around accessibility problems on federal sites to get the information they need.
Acquisition
Contractor database hit from both sides
Did the federal acquisition councils go too far or not far enough in designing a new database for contractors’ past performance and legal compliance? That depends on whom you ask.
Modernization
Gov 2.0: Transparency without accessibility?
Despite progress, advocates say some high-profile federal Web sites still fail to meet the needs of people with disabilities.
Cybersecurity
Is it time for a national data breach notification law?
Lawmakers are again considering legislation that would create federal requirements for notifying people when their personal data is compromised.
Cybersecurity
CISOs assess the assessors
Government chief information security officers discuss the process and effectiveness of security compliance measures.
People
6 tips for generating better ideas
Two experts offer suggestions for avoiding a common pitfall that often leads to failed programs.
People
How to make government green
Federal employees and the public recently offered the White House more than 5,000 ideas for making the government more environmentally friendly.
Acquisition
Acquisition workforce has OFPP nominee's attention
Federal spending has increased by 163 percent since fiscal 2000, while the number of contracting officers hasn’t kept pace.
People
New rule targets award fees
A new rule could discourage contractors from competing for award-fee contracts by raising their level of risk, experts say.
People
DOD widens access to collaboration program
According to the new policy, government employees with e-mail addresses sponsored by CAC holders may take advantage of Defense Connect Online tools.
People
Customer service tips from developing countries
Other countries appear less constrained when developing new ideas for getting feedback, writes columnist Steve Kelman.
People
Performance pay: We know it works
NGA, among others, has demonstrated that pay for performance works in government, writes consultant Howard Risher.
Acquisition