Modernization
Only a small part of stimulus spending will be reported, coalition says
The Coalition for an Accountable Recovery said the amount of economic spending law being reported is a fraction of the total.
Digital Government
IRS wins some, loses a few in fight against identity theft and data loss
The IRS recorded more than 51,000 cases of taxpayer identity theft in 2008 and paid out $15 million in fraudulent refunds, and a GAO report finds that internal information security weaknesses constitute some of the most significant challenges faced by the agency.
Digital Government
Lawmaker urges Obama to appoint cybersecurity coordinator
President Barack Obama should quickly appoint a cybersecurity coordinator to ensure computer defense efforts are coordinated, a House member who oversees cybersecurity programs said today.
Acquisition
Fredriksen to oversee FAS' strategic planning
Amanda Fredriksen is now the assistant commissioner for FAS' Office of Strategic Business Planning and Process Improvement.
Digital Government
Control systems cited in unmanned aerial vehicle crashes
Government Computer News
Cybersecurity
House panel plans cybersecurity training for members and staff
Two events will show users the best practices to protect computer systems, handheld devices and personal data from viruses and hackers.
Digital Government
Congress guts Army's tactical radio program funding for fiscal 2010
Senate and House conferees alarmed that the service has not developed a disciplined acquisition strategy to buy the communications equipment.
Digital Government
Recovery board grants stimulus reporting extension
Panel pushes back deadline 10 days, but says posting of data on Recovery.gov will remain on schedule.
Digital Government
No More 'i' This and '2.0' That
In Australia, Vegemite, a dark brown sandwich spread with a salty and bitter taste made from used brewers yeast extract, has an iconic status and brand recognition that any company would lust after. It's loved by Aussies with the kind of passion they have for rugby.
Ideas
Whose Voice Will We Hear?
In my story today on the State Department's grant program to increase the availability of social media and online learning tools in the Middle East, George Washington University professor Henry Farrell calls the program a "sophisticated and interesting approach" to 21st century diplomacy and democracy-building. Given how the events following the Iranian election in June captured the world's attention online, I think most can agree that there is a great deal of untapped potential in social networking tools like Twitter and Facebook, particularly when it comes to increasing citizen engagement.
Digital Government
Honoring the Few Laborers
Four federal information security workers were honored on Wednesday with Government Information Security Leadership Awards. The annual awards program, which is run by consulting firm (ISC)2, recognize individuals who have significantly enhanced the information security workforce by demonstrating a leadership role in any information security workforce improvement initiative, program or project on either a government-wide or agency-specific basis.
Digital Government
Army shows Air Force the way on unmanned aerial safety
A series of mishaps involving unmanned aerial systems operating in Southwest Asia has Army and Air Force officials revisiting key operational procedures.
People