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GAO: DHS' major investments lack appropriate oversight
The Government Accountability Office has found major DHS programs -- some that include information technology -- worth billions haven't undergone the appropriate review and oversight processes.
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Letter: Minority contracting rule about fairness
A reader writes that the Department of Defense's minority contracting rule, which a court found unconstitutional, could be a practice rather than a rule.
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DOD requests info on smart cards for physical access
The Defense Department wants to use Common Access Cards as the single identity credential for service members, federal employees and contractors.
Digital Government
Waxman leaves oversight panel for energy committee
The House oversight committee will have new leadership on the Democratic and Republican sides.
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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.
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E-Gov reauthorization still possible
A senator continues to hold up reauthorization of the E-Gov act, but industry group pushes for passage.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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