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Federal CIOs' Power on the Rise
For CIOs, some good news from the latest <a href=http://www.nextgov.com/nextgov/ng_20090224_9757.php CIO survey conducted by Tech America</a>, the industry association that was formed with the merger of the Information Technology Association of America and AeA.
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Headline of the Day
From the National Institute of Standards and Technology's Feb. 24 issue of TechBeat, the agency's biweekly tip sheet for journalists:
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Reading the E-Verify Tea Leaves
From my colleague Humberto Sanchez at <em>CongressDaily </em>comes the news that the $410 billion omnibus <a href="http://appropriations.house.gov/default.aspx">spending bill</a> unveiled on Monday by House Democrats includes authorization for the controversial E-Verify program through the end of the fiscal year.
Modernization
Former official: Census handhelds could save millions
Using handheld devices in the 2010 census will be limited, but devices are likely to be used heavily for the 2020 population count, former Census Bureau director also says.
Modernization
Survey: Security is CIOs’ top challenge
Information security continues to be the leading priority and challenge for CIOs because threats have become more complex, according to a new survey.
Cybersecurity
Technology urged to stop tunnels at borders
Authorities found 93 illegal tunnels under U.S. borders from 1990 to November 2008, according to a new report that recommends more use of tunnel-detection technology.
Digital Government
Consensus Audit Guidelines no substitute for FISMA guidance
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Digital Government
Most federal CIOs have direct line to agency leaders
The majority report to top executives, survey shows, but they seek more influence over strategic direction.
Digital Government
Senators say smaller acquisition staffs led to IT project failures
Lawmakers say a 22 percent reduction in procurement workers resulted in budget overruns and poor performing technology programs, but industry says misplaced incentives also to blame.
People
Group recommends 'tiger teams' for acquisitions
Agencies should set up teams of experts to write clear contract requirements at the earliest stages of the acquisition process, report says.
Modernization