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.

Ideas

E-Government's Tough Nut

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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.

People

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.

People

TWIC status check

A final rule for the card readers has not yet been published.

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.

People

FCW Insider: Happy Fourth of July!

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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.

Digital Government

The Players

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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

OMB: Keep your briefs brief

Agencies told to create summary versions of documents as part of a push for transparency.