Digital Government
NIST issues guidelines to test agencies' network security
Release is a "huge step forward" to make federal systems more secure and to improve FISMA.
Digital Government
Most federal benefit programs use electronic payments, GAO reports
But less than half of the programs know what percentage of payments is issued using online methods.
Digital Government
Bush administration streamlines security clearance process
Executive order requires agencies to use common standards, reciprocal recognition.
Digital Government
Lawmakers seek House vote on E-Verify reauthorization
Representatives hope to extend the Homeland Security program through 2018.
People
Letter: Cronyism in pay for performance
A reader calls the new Defense Department personnel pay system a scam.
People
Letter: Kost knowledgeable on transitions, IT governance
A reader says chief information officers can learn a lot from John Kost about good IT governance and surviving transitions.
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