Digital Government
VA says it's on schedule to process new education claims on time
New applications and systems are keeping the agency ahead of the incoming claims, but some worry demand may increase later in the summer, overwhelming processors.
Cybersecurity
Coast Guard seeks new IT directorate
To fully carry out its modernization plans — including a new command structure for IT — the Coast Guard must obtain additional authorization from Congress, GAO says.
Digital Government
So Much for Low Key Cyber Approach
Some of my military public affairs contacts tell me that the Pentagon really, really wanted to take a low-key approach to the establishment of a <a href="http://www.nextgov.com/nextgov/ng_20090624_6400.php">new Cyber Command</a>.
Digital Government
Recognizing the Lionesses
Since the United States started operations in Iraq, a small group of military women, known as Lionesses, has provided support to combat units, and the House Armed Services Committee thinks its time they received recognition and support from both the Defense Department and the Veterans Affairs Department.
Ideas
Open The Fed
Rep. Ron Paul, R-Texas, who ran for president in 2008, has a different take on transparency than <a href="http://www.nextgov.com/nextgov/ng_20090521_4542.php">open government guru</a> President Barack Obama.
Acquisition
Agencies turn to GSA Schedules for T&M contracts
Regulations proving why a time-and-materials contract was the only option for the purchase weren't applied to the Schedules program.
Acquisition
Guidance on government-only duties coming in July
OFPP's clarification of the lines surrounding inherently governmental functions will take a more people-centered approach.
Digital Government
Contradictory Goals?
A move by the Obama administration to <a href="http://www.govexec.com/story_page.cfm?filepath=/dailyfed/0309/030409e1.htm&oref=search">review</a> federal contracting practices, clarify the definition of "inherently governmental" and strengthen the federal workforce could be contradictory to its goal of using technology to encourage participatory democracy, according to Dan Mintz, former chief information officer at the Transportation Department and now a chief technology officer at Computer Sciences Corp.
Modernization
FCS cancellation confirmed, Army modernization changes course
A memorandum issued June 23 confirms the recommendations made earlier this year by Defense Secretary Robert Gates to replace the single, giant Future Combat System with a number of smaller modernization efforts.
Modernization
HUD joins Recovery Act mapping effort
HUD officials will upload data to a Web mapping tool about how and where Recovery Act dollars are spent.
Digital Government
Cyber Command creation leaves key details to be addressed
Defense Secretary Robert Gates mandates new organization; operational, budget issues to be sorted out in coming months.
Digital Government
Defense bill calls for test of telework offices for classified work
Current sites are not equipped with the proper physical and cybersecurity requirements needed for employees who work on Top Secret programs.
Cybersecurity
DOD creates Cyber Command as U.S. Strategic Command subunit
The director of NSA will lead the U.S. Cyber Command, which will be a subunit of the U.S. Strategic Command and will reach initial operating capacity in October.
Acquisition