People
Obama wants reviews of Bush regulations
Obama administration officials want to read through the rules that the Bush administration left behind before those rules become permanent.
People
GAO: FAA's modernization improves
Financial regulation is a new area for reform, while information security and contracting continue as works in progress, government auditors say.
Ideas
Why Are Federal Web Sites So Bad?
Megan Mcardle, a blogger for <em>The Atlantic</em> (which is owned by Atlantic Media, the same company that owns Nextgov), <a href="http://meganmcardle.theatlantic.com/archives/2009/01/whitehousegov_gets_a_makeover.php">wonders why</a> the federal government is so bad at information technology -- and by IT, she means building useful Web sites. She says Obama's new whitehouse.gov site is "smart looking," but "unfortunately, that sleekness has been achieved by tucking even more of that unsightly information out of the way, where it won't mar the vista."
Modernization
Performance Institute starts InnoGOV site
The interactive site asks users to share innovations and insight to improve federal management.
Digital Government
Work in Progress: Upcoming FCW Features
The topics and contact information for 2009 FCW features.
Cybersecurity
Napolitano orders review of DHS' intelligence-sharing
Janet Napolitano, the Homeland Security Department's new secretary, has ordered officials to review and evaluate how the department shares intelligence with nonfederal authorities.
People
Obama memo mentions CTO
President Barack Obama directed future chief technology officer to work with the heads of the Office and Management and Budget and the General Services Administration to develop recommendations for an open government directive.
Digital Government
New York firefighters to use analytics combining several agency databases
Government Technology
People
Prouty named acting GSA administrator
Obama administration names Public Building Service official to temporarily lead the procurement agency.
Digital Government
Do You Know Where Your Assets Are?
Improve efficiency and asset lifecycle through mobile asset management.
Digital Government
Successfully Manage Your Mobility Solutions
Deploy an effective and simplified day-to-day mobility management solution.
Modernization