Digital Government
Details of Recovery.gov redesign contract revealed
Transparency groups and project management specialists were concerned by the lack of information on the deal, which could be worth up to $18 million.
Digital Government
An IRS Approach for VA Claims?
That appears to be the thinking of the folks on the House Appropriations Committee, who think the Veterans Affairs Department could model its disability and pension claims process on electronic tax filing systems.
Ideas
Where to put intel's info sharing?
Congress hopes to pass a bill that would elevate the head of the intelligence community's information sharing efforts to the White House, but President Obama already indicated he'd reject the measure.
Digital Government
Social Recruiting
<em>Federal Computer Week</em> <a href="http://fcw.com/portals/workforce.aspx">reports</a> on how Web 2.0 technologies can help the federal government reach out to a large pool of viable job candidates to help offset the pending wave of retirements.
Cybersecurity
IG: SBInet has too many contractors
SBInet's heavy reliance on contractors increases the risk of losing control of that program.
Cybersecurity
DHS earns kudos for tightening security on intelligence systems
The Homeland Security Department has improved the security of its top-secret/sensitive compartmented information systems, the department's inspector general has found.
Digital Government
Channel of Choice
<em>Federal Computer Week</em> <a href="http://fcw.com/blogs/insider/2009/06/feds-use-facebook-to-announce-comings-and-goings.aspx">reports</a> that Facebook has become the channel of choice for many executives in announcing career moves, especially as many news outlets have cut back on their "people" coverage.
Cybersecurity
Cyberattacks add fuel to cybersecurity debate
Cyberattacks on government agencies' Web sites underscore the complex policy questions of cyber defense and offense, experts say.
People
Mixed reviews for the Open Government Initiative
Federal Computer Week asked three experts to share their perspectives on the Obama administration's Open Government Initiative and the future of online public engagement.
Cybersecurity
Obama could ramp up E-Verify
The controversial E-Verify employment verification program continues to frustrate critics and supporters with its patchy progress this year. But that could change if President Barack Obama makes it a key piece of an upcoming overhaul of immigration policies.
Cybersecurity
Personal data requirements raise eyebrows
Privacy advocates are wondering why DHS needs to store data on mother's maiden name and financial history to allow employees and contractors regular building access.
People
Congress tries to improve defense acquisition
A defense task force said the acquisition process is too cumbersome and slow to keep up with the fast-pace evolution of information technology systems.
Acquisition
SAIC faces challenge in False Claims Act defense
SAIC could be facing long odds in its defense against a False Claims Act lawsuit, says a watchdog group.
People
Open Government Initiative: The final cut
Here is a sampling of policy recommendations created by the public during the recent Open Government Initiative dialogue.
People
One hand clapping
As the curtain comes down on the Open Government Initiative's opening night, we figured it was time to hear from the critics. The reviews are decidedly mixed.
Digital Government
Air Force taps three for $600M air, space intell competition
Three contractors will compete for $600 million in software support and information analysis tasks to support the National Air and Space Intelligence Center over five years, the Air Force announced July 8.
Modernization