Modernization
IT costs central to Real ID, PASS ID debate
Backers of the Real ID Act and proposed PASS ID Act have been debating the extent to which states need to make expensive information technology investments to improve the security of driver's licenses.
Digital Government
Health IT: More certification groups could speed stimulus-related spending
A federal advisory group has recommended that multiple organizations be able to test and certify vendor systems to meet the economic stimulus law's requirements for electronic health records.
Acquisition
House passes spending bill with outsourcing provisions
Agencies would have to create an annual inventory of services they’ve outsourced to the private sector and review whether to return the work to government employees.
Acquisition
Administration, GAO clash in turf war
The Government Accountability Office has denied the Small Business Administration’s request to reconsider recent bid protest decisions that give priority to HUBZone businesses. This might lead to a turf fight.
Modernization
Anticipated Web 3.0 jibes with open-government goals
Whereas Web 2.0 is about connecting people through social-networking applications, Web 3.0 will be about connecting information in new ways that people will find more useful and relevant. It'll be a boon for government transparency, but it won't be happening soon.
Digital Government
L.A. weighs plan to replace computer software with Google service
The Los Angeles Times
Cybersecurity
GSA inks deal to provide advanced cybersecurity tools
Blanket purchase agreement will allow agencies to buy software at a discount.
Digital Government
OMB's dashboard site plays role in suspending 45 tech projects at VA
VA secretary and chief information officer found delays and cost overruns in with initiatives worth $200 million while preparing data for the recently launched Web site.
Modernization
40 years after moon landing, public unaware of NASA's tech contributions
Many think the Apollo program and GPS navigation are the biggest accomplishments, but other agencies have benefited from the space agency's IT systems.
Ideas
Recovery.gov Maps Go Deeper
Recovery.gov on Thursday retooled the maps on its Web site, as the official stimulus-monitoring portal prepares for a more thorough refresh later this summer.
Digital Government
Federal Career Fair
The Partnership for Public Service will host its largest-ever federal job fair at the National Building Museum on July 16, bringing together hundreds of recruiters from 78 federal agencies and more than 3,600 job seekers.
Modernization