Digital Government
Advice on renewing innovation
Social entrepreneur Judy Estrin says government cannot afford to live off innovation from years past.
People
Understand the motivation to work
Money is not always a motivating factor in the federal workforce.
People
Advice from a talent manager
A management expert suggests ways that agencies can bridge gaps left by departing employees.
People
Also in the News: Fed IT to gain from rising U.S. unemployment?
With a nationwide rise in unemployment, the federal government USAjobs.gov site has seen a dramatic 45 percent increase in visitors over the past six months, Computerworld reports.
People
Letter: Top-down leadership, inspiration needed
A reader writes, "I hope the next administration will provide both the leadership at the top we lack and the resources we need to make sure that the taxpayer gets a return on their tax dollars."
Digital Government
Also in the News: States mandate widespread data encryption
Many businesses will have to encrypt data on computers, PDAs and even smart phones or face hefty fines under laws in a growing number of states, according to the Wall Street Journal.
Digital Government
IG: Army is lax in overseeing issuance of contractor ID cards
Contractor failed to conduct adequate background checks before giving employees access to sensitive computer systems and military facilities.
Cybersecurity
IRS rolls out tax processing systems despite known security risks
Inspector general identifies several weaknesses that could expose taxpayer information.
Digital Government
OPM terminates contract for electronic retirement calculator
Agency will continue its retirement modernization project without the assistance of Hewitt Associates.
Digital Government
Report warns of voting glitches
Several states not prepared to handle voting-machine problems on Election Day.
Digital Government
Homeland security and traffic concerns drive telework expansion
Agencies must make the work arrangement part of their culture for it to succeed, advocates say.
People
Cyber threats on the rise, FBI official says
The country's commercial and national security interests are increasingly the target of of cyberattacks, an FBI assistant director said today.
People
E-Verify extended to March 2009
The recent continuing resolution delays the decision on reauthorizing DHS' employment verification program and provides $100 million in new funding for it.
People
Letter: Government has failed in post 9/11 improvement efforts
One reader finds the efforts to improve first-responder equipment poor.
People
IG: Effectiveness of DOT IT security practices declines
The Transportation Department hasn’t fully implemented recommendations from last year when management had to divert resources to deal with other programs.
Digital Government
Pointers: Recommended reading 10-20-08
Women in IT: A midcareer barrier?; A quick fix for boring meetings; How to do how-to Web sites; Health hazards for IT workers
People