People
Williams: Acquisition workforce is key to new initiatives
When agencies' budgets are tight, saving money can help pay for other initiatives, GSA's acting administrator said.
People
E-Gov reauthorization still possible
A senator continues to hold up reauthorization of the E-Gov act, but industry group pushes for passage.
People
CRS offers changes for White House tech office
Congress could consider promoting the director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy to a Cabinet-level post, a report by the Congressional Research Service says.
People
Transition Watch: Cybersecurity will be high on Obama's to-do list
At the top of that list will be tough cybersecurity tasks left behind by the Bush administration.
People
NOAA contract will aim to consolidate IT infrastructure
The NOAALink contract could cover general and mission-specific systems, an agency official said.
Digital Government
Defense finds wikis a boon during crises
Joint Chiefs used the collaborative tool during the Russia-Georgian conflict to quickly coordinate the U.S. response.
Digital Government
Data breaches a top concern of federal IT managers
Survey shows a lack of confidence in security of Web 2.0 services such as file sharing, remote access to secure data and social networking.
Digital Government
Analysts predict a lull in growth of IT spending
Most agencies are not likely to see a significant increase for several years, but Treasury and HUD could be exceptions.
Cybersecurity
Homeland Security: Cybersecurity is everyone's responsibility
Department official says agencies need their own computer security processes for protection in addition to the national initiative.
People
OMB: Agencies attain financial reporting milestones
A record number of agencies achieved unqualified audit opinions and reduced their material weaknesses in the past year, an OMB official said.
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GAO urges improvements to DHS' acquisition workforce strategy
The Government Accountability Office has made several recommendations for how the Homeland Security Department could improve how it deals with acquisition workforce challenges.
Digital Government
Coalition: Cloud computing raises privacy issues
Groups call for next administration, Congress to update standards for privacy.
Acquisition
SmartBuy moves closer to a mandated program
Acquisition regulators might soon tell agencies they must use the governmentwide licensing program.
People
NTEU hopeful of change from Obama administration
Federal employees' union wants to reduce the use of contractors; other changes to benefit the workforce.
People