People
Breul: CMO idea could stick around
Chief management officers could provide the governance and management disciplines many programs lack.
Modernization
Letter: Politicians are people, too
A reader writes that politicians should be able to use private e-mail accounts.
People
Management in transition
OMB, GAO wanted to ensure the new administration is on top of management issues.
Digital Government
ITAA ponders response to DOD RFI
The industry trade group is concerned that the Defense Department's efforts to protect controlled unclassified information could lead to costly requirements for contractors.
People
Army focuses on network-centric systems
Officials want to protect the service's investment in systems used by combat troops and commanders.
People
Experts urge overhaul of cybersecurity
An independent commission has recommended that the coordination of the government's cybersecurity efforts be handled in the White House, rather than by the Homeland Security Department.
People
New DHS deputy CIO named
Margie Graves is the Homeland Security Department’s new deputy chief information officer, a career position that will help the department's information technology office through its first presidential transition.
Cybersecurity
Watchdog agency cites flaws in DHS cybersecurity program
More energy should go into predicting and preventing future attacks, GAO says.
Digital Government
Panel gets static on how to develop first responder system
Some local jurisdictions worry nationwide communications network would interfere with their systems.
Digital Government
GSA boasts improvements in small business contracting
Agency says it surpassed congressional goals in all but one area; a governmentwide report is still pending.
Digital Government
House panel probes failed Homeland Security contracts
Democrats say taxpayers footed a $15 billion bill for poorly managed acquisitions.
People
IG: GSA should check its HR system
Officials need to make sure access controls minimize the risks to employee data, a report concludes.
People
FBI director cites progress in IT
FBI Director Robert Mueller today told a House committee the bureau had made progress in improving upgrades to its information technology system
People
Audit reveals new IT security weaknesses
The Federal Law Enforcement Training Center has received 20 reissued notices of weaknesses in information technology systems and nine notices of new IT weaknesses, an audit reports.
People