People
Letter: Micromanagers too arrogant to learn better
A reader agrees with the article on micromanagement and shares their own experience with micromanagers.
People
USCIS' IT modernization moves ahead
Citizenship and Immigration Services has awarded IBM a contract worth as much as $491.1 million to improve the agency's immigration application and adjudication processes.
People
IG: IRS needs to verify IT cost estimate processes
The inspector general also reports that the tax agency has effectively implemented the processes and procedures for its Modernization Vision and Strategy Program.
People
In the News: DOD loses minority contractor rule
Business Week reports that a court has ruled that the program favoring minority-owned firms is unconstitutional.
People
GAO gives transition advice on IT, management
The next administration must deal with management challenges facing agencies, including oversight of the $70 billion annual IT budget, according to the Government Accountability Office’s new Web site.
Acquisition
Letter: GSA Advantage not significant in MAS program's success
A reader writes that the GSA Advantage program will not give reliable information about the buying habits of the administration's customers.
People
DOD portal centralizes health info for wounded vets
The Web site includes links to health programs offered by the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and Veterans Affairs Department.
Digital Government
Also in the News: Obama wants changes to federal workforce
President-elect has plans for major shake-up, but method of implementation and chances of success are unclear.
Digital Government
Also in the News: Obama, McCain campaign computer systems hacked
Both campaigns experienced sophisticated cyberattacks from an unknown "foreign entity" over the summer, Newsweek reports.
People
Letter: Change is needed in Washington
A reader writes that members of congressional committees should have a background in the issues dealt with on those committees.
People
Letter: CBO ignores added costs to FISMA change
A reader writes that changes to the Federal Information Security Act will add more costs.
Digital Government
IRS makes progress implementing IT plan
Auditors note a few remaining weaknesses, including the need for more consistent performance measures.
Digital Government
Immigration services bureau awards major IT task order
Homeland Security agency aims to improve e-filing process for those seeking U.S. citizenship.
Digital Government
Report: Counterterrorism should focus on open source intelligence
Defense Science Board says new administration should make use of widely available sources on the Internet.
Cybersecurity