People
Also in the news: McCain makes effort on IT
The San Francisco Chronicle reports that presidential candidate John McCain is trying to get more comfortable with using a computer.
People
Also in the news: DOD taps IT experts at Google, UPS, others
CIO magazine reports that DISA has held meetings with numerous major companies during the last year to discuss their use of technology.
Digital Government
E-Verify may be entangled by Senate Immigration debate
Some senators seeking to approve additional immigration measures with the reauthorization of the DHS program.
Digital Government
Senator wants to put hold on GSA nominee over contract
Charles Grassley, R-Iowa, has renewed charges that, as head of the agency's Federal Acquisition Service, Jim Williams helped the former administrator improperly pressure contracting officers.
Digital Government
Satisfaction with federal Web sites rises slightly
Sites that simplify transactions with the government or provide health information rate well.
Cybersecurity
Only 30 percent of mobile computers found to be encrypted
Report recommends that OMB clarify its policies on encryption to help agencies comply with a 2007 directive.
Digital Government
Agencies on track for move to Networx
Report reviews six plans for impending transition to the federal government's largest-ever telecommunications contract.
People
CIO Council to deal with Web 2.0 security
The federal CIO Council will create a security committee to devise strategies to provide information assurance in a Web 2.0 environment.
People
Auditors criticize DHS' financial management IT
Auditors commissioned by the Homeland Security Department find that security weaknesses in DHS' financial management IT systems could put the department's financial data at risk.
People
Also in the news: DOD keeps retirees busy
The Federal Times reports that the Defense Department has found that retired military officers often make good civilian employees.
Digital Government
Letter: P-R-I-V-A-C-Y
A former Bush administration official points out that privacy policies are only as good as the mindset of those enforcing them.
People
IG: DHS has problems with top secret data
The Department of Homeland Security's inspector general has recommended that a DHS' official issue formal guidance for the department’s intelligence activities.
Digital Government
Reauthorization of E-Verify program in doubt
A main source of contention in the negotiations is whether to allow Social Security Administration to use its own funding when necessary.
Digital Government
Federal human resources shops are slow to change
Lack of funding, leadership top concerns among HR professionals and researchers, report says.
Digital Government
Appropriators worry VA isn't capitalizing on IT centralization
The central office responsible for overseeing the department's technology lacks a clear organizational structure, Senate panel reports.
People
Pay for performance helps agencies win new talent
Pay for performance needed to recruit and retain talent in next-generation federal workforce, say senior officials.
Digital Government