People
Letter: No more changes to General Schedule system
A reader writes about keeping the GS system uniform governmentwide and says, "New alternatives to the GS system are attempts to get rid of unions."
Digital Government
GAO cites problems with response tools
Urban fire, police and emergency response personnel do not have the equipment to accurately and quickly identify and respond to the release of chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear materials, according to the Government Accountability Office.
People
Letter: COOP and telework won't be issues until next disaster
A reader says continuity-of-operations planning and teleworking will not get agencies' attention until the next crisis arises.
People
USPTO encouraged by peer patent review
A U.S. Patent and Trademark Office official cites the initial success of a pilot program.
People
GAO gets good reviews for quality
Two peer reviews have determined that the Government Accountability Office's internal quality measures are up to the task.
Digital Government
Reid says Senate will vote on FISA after recess
An amendment to strip telecom companies of their legal protection for participating in NSA's warrantless wiretapping will be among the measures up for vote on July 8.
Digital Government
Army's new FCS plan sparks concern over testing delays
Members of Congress concerned service leaders are being too optimistic about the timeframe for completing critical tests for Future Combat Systems.
Digital Government
TSP moves forward on spousal benefits, IT modernization
But automatic enrollment legislation sparks debate over default funds and the investment board's power.
Digital Government
Coast Guard shows off first high-tech cutter
Public tour aims to demonstrate modernization contract is on track, but GAO says problems remain.
Modernization
Agencies hit security mark
OMB’s target is to have only 100 Internet connections governmentwide, official says.
People
NARA launches electronic records archives
The National Archives and Records Administration has completed the first step to develop its "Archives of the Future" system. It will be able to preserve, manage and provide sustained access to all types of electronic records.
People
GSA watchers praise Williams nomination
But the new GSA chief would have little time to make a mark.
People
Unions expect to negotiate new rules
Labor union official cited problems that include performance payouts and job reassignments.
People
GAO: DHS should merge network monitors
The Government Accountability Office said the Homeland Security Department has not moved quickly enough to combine the two offices that monitor and secure DHS' networks and data, increasing the risk of disruptions. DHS disagreed.
People
Satellite surveillance program dogged in approps bills
Privacy advocates who worry the program could be used to spy on Americans seek more details.
Digital Government
DEA proposes rules to allow e-prescribing of controlled substances
Agency solicits public comments on its plans for heavy-duty security in all systems and third-party ID verification.
People