Cybersecurity
Auditors: Coast Guard, FEMA weak on controls
The Coast Guard and FEMA still struggle with IT control problems, auditors say.
People
Get a Life!: The perfect storm
Swine flu adds to a perfect storm of challenges for the new administration and federal workers, writes blogger Judy Welles.
Cybersecurity
Security experts debate federal approach to cybersecurity
Security experts agree that the nation’s cyber defenses are inadequate, but they disagree about who should have authority for overseeing the protection of the cyber infrastructure.
Digital Government
Public approval ratings on federal Web sites down slightly
Citizens ramp up expectations under 'Internet president' as agencies await guidance on improving online services.
Cybersecurity
Bill would toughen security requirements over current law
A new White House cyberspace director would measure how well agencies patch systems for known viruses, malware and other security vulnerabilities.
Digital Government
White House officials discuss technology challenges
Records preservation and compliance with privacy laws are among the difficulties.
Ideas
Obama Wants Your Efficiency Ideas
In his weekly address on Saturday, President Obama <a href="http://www.govexec.com/story_page.cfm?articleid=42568&dcn=todaysnews">asked federal employees</a> for ideas on how to make government more efficient. The White House hasn't determined how it will collect the suggestions, so for the meantime Government Executive created a <a href="http://moderator.appspot.com/#16/e=5ad32">Google Moderator</a> where you can submit your ideas and vote on others. Several ideas have been posted and votes cast.
Ideas
Google CEO Tapped for Council
Google's chief executive officer is one of 20 individuals that will advise the president and vice president in formulating policy about science, technology and innovation.
Ideas
Seeking Recovery.gov Help
<a href="http://www.recovery.gov/">Recovery.gov</a>, the government's window into stimulus expenditures, on Monday is kicking off a week-long online discussion with IT vendors to improve the site.
Modernization