Digital Government
Also in the news: Census needs $3B to cover 2010 count
The bureau's director told Congress that a lack or delay in funding would impede the Decennial census, according to Federal News Radio.
People
Performance comes into focus
Armed with better metrics, agencies have an opportunity to improve under-performing programs.
People
GAO: VA’s HealtheVet needs plans
The Veterans Affairs Department's medical information system needs a management plan and a governance structure, the Government Accountability Office says.
Digital Government
Time is short, but sponsors still look for IT bill opening
Even if Senate electronic medical records bill passes, chances of conferring with House on language by end of session is slim, according to one aide.
Digital Government
GAO: Hundreds of federal IT projects are poorly planned and underperforming
Senators to introduce legislation to force agencies to report significant cost overruns and delays.
Digital Government
House lawmakers reach deal on bill to renew E-Verify
Bill includes provisions that would ensure Homeland Security provides timely reimbursements to the Social Security Administration for use of its resources.
Digital Government
OMB scolded over its list of high-risk IT projects
Report says list is not useful in improving management because the White House fails to provide information on troubled projects.
Digital Government
Carper to introduce federal IT investment bill in Senate
Measure would enable Congress and OMB to better determine which IT projects should continue and which should be shut down.
Modernization
Pointers: Recommended readings
A complex IT generation gap; a DHS blog dust-up; what not to worry about on vacation; and the perfect solar storm.
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Can agencies take the new iPhones seriously?
With more users clamoring for Apple's latest phones, IT leaders must decide if these phones are smart enough to handle an agency's needs.
Modernization
Dial in the perfect smart phone
Experts explain the key usability features, services and security issues to consider when making a buy.
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DOD maps out plans for improving data
Public scrutiny requires agencies to eliminate errors, procurement official says.
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DOD adopts new policy on third-party PKIs
The Defense Department’s decision to accept third-party public-key infrastructures should have a broad effect on contractors and defense agencies, according to an official in the office of DOD's chief information officer.
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House votes to kill restrictions on DHS grants
The House has passed a measure that would remove restrictions on how state and local authorities can spend DHS grants to sustain their intelligence fusion centers.
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IRS called lax on payroll tax cheaters
The Internal Revenue Service has relied on voluntary compliance by businesses that avoid paying payroll taxes even with evidence of criminal activity, the Government Accountability Office said in a recent report.
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Committee approves Williams nomination
A Senate panel was satisfied by Jim Williams' answers to questions about a contract with Sun Microsystems, but Sen. Charles Grassley plans to put a hold on the nomination.
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