People
Clearswift picks new CEO
The cybersecurity provider hires RSA's Richard Turner to be chief executive officer.
Modernization
Mobile service providers unhappy with FCC auction plan
Companies argue the proposal by chairman Kevin Martin would interfere with their operations in adjacent airwaves and impose conditions that largely benefit one bidder.
Digital Government
GAO: Major Defense weapons systems not fully funded
Congress may have to reduce spending on other federal programs or accept less warfighting capability than promised.
People
Outgoing IAC Chairman Puvvada reviews his tenure
The FCW Exit Interview asks Industry Advisory Council chairman Venkapathi Puvvada about IAC's direction and its value to government.
People
Commerce delayed new contracting policies
Commerce Department officials failed to tell staff members about new oversight duties and to have managers meet certifications requirements, report concludes.
People
Letter: No fairness under pay for performance systems
A reader shares a personal experience with a performance pay system under which, the reader says, biases exist and fairness does not.
People
Reader comment roundup: Sole-source awards, Thrift Savings Plan, NSPS and more topics
Find out what the buzz is among our readers. Check out this week's roundup of readers' comments.
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GAO: Feds need more financial transparency
The government needs better reports to expand the understanding of its ability to pay for programs, services and benefits, the Government Accountability Office says.
Digital Government
Calif. health district deal would eliminate faxes
Palomar Pomerado Health taps Novo Innovations to link San Diego-area physicians — including those without EMRs — to a health care grid.
Digital Government
Push starts to stay contractors' tax-withholding provision
A coalition representing nearly every industry that provides government services has formed to oppose the requirement.
Modernization
Federal identity programs boost biometrics market
The estimated value of government contracts for ID programs has more than doubled since 2006, fueling a hot business for lobbying.
Digital Government
Census re-examines using Internet for 2010 count
After years of arguing with Congress against providing an online method to submit information, the bureau is back to seriously studying the option.
Digital Government
IG: State Department passport system wide open
Poor security policies and lack of clear disciplinary actions allow unauthorized users to view personal information in files.
Digital Government
PAR pilot pluses
OMB's test program to improve the readability of Performance and Accountability Reports has created some positive changes already.
Digital Government