Digital Government
Letter: What does FISMA scorecard actually assess?
A reader questions the reason for having the Federal Information Security Management Act scorecard if doesn't assess what its supposed to.
Digital Government
Letter: Conflict of interest for Wisnosky?
A reader writes to say Dennis Wisnosky's consulting firm might be a conflict of interest for his role as chief architect and chief technical officer for the Defense Department's Business Mission Area.
Cybersecurity
Letter: Dissolve DHS
A reader writes to say the Department of Homeland Security should be dissolved over abuses.
Digital Government
DLA extends deadline for modernization proposals
New tools must encompass all classes of supplies to modernize DOD's distribution system, officials say.
Digital Government
Schlosser leaves HUD for IT job at EPA
Lisa Schlosser has been chief information officer at the Housing and Urban Development Department since 2005.
People
Letter: Obama's accessibility refreshing
A reader writes to express approval for President-elect Barack Obama's radio address posted to YouTube.
Digital Government
GAO Financial reports arent reliable
Individual agencies have improved their financial accounting, but they still need to improve financial systems and internal controls, auditors say.
People
FedTracker: Obama picks Chicago neighbor to head Education
President-elect Barack Obama has picked Arne Duncan, superintendent of Chicago's public school system, to be Secretary of Education and to spearhead the new administration’s attempts at education reform.
Cybersecurity
New site will monitor private aircraft operators
U.S. Customs and Border Protection has a new Web site that will collect advance information on passengers on private planes who intend to enter the United States.
Digital Government
Letter: Successful IT leader depends on a number of factors
A reader write to responds to an opinion piece by Frank McDonough, formerly of the GSA, and to offer his opinion about what makes a successful information technology leader.
Digital Government
Feds, Texas officials fight over cell phone jamming test
Austin-American Statesman
Digital Government