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
Smart policies protect agencies
Good training teaches employees to spot, and not take, the bait from phishing scammers.
People
Senate nixes emergency census funding
The Senate has eliminated $210 million in emergency supplemental funding that Commerce Department officials say they need to offset the 2010 census’ rising costs.
Digital Government
IG gives IRS some credit for progress on modernization
The service's use of IT has helped efforts to improve services, but the inspector general finds the IRS still must overcome significant barriers to modernization.
People
GSA's Bibb to work with new firm
After retiring September 1, Acting GSA Administrator David Bibb will enter the real estate industry at a company now being established.
Digital Government
Military mulls using cell phones to spread health info
In a blog post, Defense health chief Dr. Ward Casscells proposes tapping ubiquitous tech to carry general and clinical health messages.
People
Letter: Best price not on GSA Schedule
A reader says a more simple way than using the GSA Schedule to make purchases would be best for all parties involved.
People
Letter: Beware of workforce layoffs and hires
A readers says the employee who has been working at DOD for 20 years or more may not have "seniority retention privileges."
People
Letter: Commercial terms among vendors and government should match
A reader writes, "In my purchases, [General Services Administration] Schedule prices are always just a starting point for negotiations."
People
Letter: GSA's Jim Williams major career contributions not highlighted
A reader says Federal Acquisition Service Commissioner Jim Williams implemented the merger of the Federal Technology Service and the Federal Supply Service among other great accomplishments.
Digital Government
ONC budget not likely to increase
Both houses of Congress are considering appropriations bills that would hold spending by the health IT office near this year's level.
Digital Government
Wisconsin seeks plan for statewide HIE
State's health department solicits bids for consulting services to interconnect regional health information exchanges.
Modernization
The federal enterprise architecture: Where it fits
The Clinger-Cohen Act of 1996 called for agencies to adopt an IT architecture to govern the management and acquisition of new IT.
Modernization