Digital Government
CIO guidance viewed as too little, too late
OMB fails to advise agencies to give chief information officers IT budget authority, and recommendations most likely will be ignored by the next administration, federal CIOs say.
Digital Government
Preparing for the Transition: Mars and Venus
Our series on the upcoming transition continues this week with relationship advice for career employees.
Digital Government
New acquisition training tool is unveiled
Interactive Web site is designed to share research and to improve contract management.
Digital Government
Growth in technology spending is expected to continue
Economic bailout notwithstanding, market research firm projects an increase in IT contracting prospects.
People
TSA tests electronic boarding passes
The paperless boarding pass is displayed on a cell phone or PDA as an encrypted two-dimensional bar code, along with passenger and flight information.
People
DOD seeks improved collaboration
A new contract focuses on providing training and support to the user community of supercomputers.
People
Agencies collaborate on digitization guidelines
A new Web site highlights the work of the agencies participating in the Federal Agencies Digitization Guidelines Initiative.
Digital Government
Also in the News: Government 2.0 here to stay
In an article on ThePublicManager.org, Transportation CIO says the use of Web 2.0 will continue to affect how citizens and government interact.
People
TIGTA: IRS disregarded security gaps in CADE
Some agency organizational offices did not assure that security weaknesses were corrected before deployment despite policies and procedures to do so.
Digital Government
Government urged to improve information sharing before crises
Future security threats are likely to transcend intelligence requirements of counterterrorism operations.
Digital Government
TSP weathers sharp spike in transactions
Officials say lessons from financial meltdown will help improve upgrades already under way.
Digital Government
Panel: Private sector can control cyberattack risks
Recommendations build on legislation to secure the nation's computer-based networks passed after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
Digital Government
OMB: CIOs must report to agency heads
Draft memo outlining role of chief information officers says no other individual should have authority over them.
People
Committee leaders seek info on HSIN
Some lawmakers and the GAO have criticized DHS’ management of and planning for the $62 million Homeland Security Information Network Next Gen.
People
KM experts dispute age gap
Does a generation gap affect federal employees’ adoption of knowledge management and Web 2.0?
People
TIGTA: IRS disregarded security gaps in CADE
Some agency organizational offices did not assure that security weaknesses were corrected before deployment despite policies and procedures to do so.
People