People
Obama signs bill that kills DOD pay-for-performance system
Critics say the pay-for-performance system is unfair.
Digital Government
HHS' IG plans audits for some health IT programs
HHS' inspector general will audit several IT systems and programs affected by the economic stimulus law.
Modernization
Education Department hit over Web site access
The National Federation of the Blind files an administrative complaint with the Education Department that alleges the agency's Web site is inaccessibile to blind visitors.
Digital Government
Who's Leading the Change?
Younger employees are leading the way when it comes to adopting social media and other technologies at companies, <em>The Wall Street Journal</em> <a href="http://blogs.wsj.com/digits/2009/10/28/is-your-office-youngster-the-social-media-whiz/">reports</a>. Twenty-something staffers, for example, are mentoring their bosses on how to import e-mail contacts into a LinkedIn account, creating fan pages on Facebook, or finding applications that can be used to market a company, the article states.
Modernization
Broadband grant program has problems, GAO official says
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration and Rural Utilities Service are adding staff members and contractors to help handle 2,200 applications for $7 billion in broadband grants and loans.
People
Klossner: Why the federal government is like the Red Sox
Federal agencies can’t be blamed for savoring their newfound ability to attract talent from the pinstripe-wearing private sector.
Digital Government
DOD simulation center aims for outreach
The Defense Department's Modeling and Simulation Information Analysis Center is now seen a one-stop shop for the modeling and simulation community in DOD, director says.
Digital Government
In industry first, voting machine company to publish source code
Wired: Threat Level
Digital Government
U.S. electrical grid gets $3.4 billion jolt of stimulus funding
The Washington Post
Digital Government
Officials cite IT as key to monitoring the real-time spread of H1N1 flu
Lawmakers concerned about the Obama administration's ability to collect near instantaneous data on new infections and stress on clinics and doctors.
Digital Government