Digital Government
Report outlines virtual reality challenges
U.S. military services could find themselves fighting on a virtual reality battlefield, the Congressional Research Service finds.
People
OMB: Agencies must control credit cards
The Office of Management and Budget has directed agencies to strengthen internal controls over purchase cards and implement procedures to reduce fraud and abuse.
Digital Government
IG: DHS need cyber security coordination office
The Homeland Security Department is moving too slowly to protect its most critical internal computer systems, according to a new report.
Acquisition
Committee approves bill on contractor fraud
House panel amends bill to allow regulators more time to fix a loophole.
Digital Government
Census renegotiating contract with Harris
Commerce Secretary Gutierrez wants to move portions of a cost-plus data-collection contract to a fixed-price basis.
People
House approves bill to curb identity theft
The legislation would require the IRS to notify taxpayers if it suspects identity theft and would stop the agency's use of private debt collectors.m
Digital Government
Industry says war has hurt military modernization efforts
Aerospace Industry Association cautions against making defense modernization accounts "a bill payer" for domestic programs.
Digital Government
Hill, auditors grill officials about new census plan
GAO skeptical that management changes the bureau took after the failure of a handheld computer contract will ensure a well-run 2010 count.
Digital Government
Caution needed for new software process for travel system, says Defense official
Decision to take deliberate approach on "service software" puts a check on Defense's call to embrace the process.
People
VA data center outage hobbles VistA again
The system went down for several hours on April 10, affecting 12 medical centers from Colorado to California.
People
DISA to break ground for new headquarters
The ceremony will begin construction of a 1,070,000-square-foot campus facility that will take three years to build.
Digital Government
New York adds to services technology
The city government is adding online components to its "311" services.
People
DHS: Blogs give department a new voice
Homeland Security Department officials say their online journal allows them to start fresh discussions on issues.
People
IRMCO awards honor public service
Two awards programs during IRMCO recognize IT innovation in service to citizens.
People
House passes bill to check contractors' taxes
The measure would require contractors to certify their tax status; however, regulators are already working on similar requirements.
People
Lawmakers say restrictions threaten centers
Lawmakers have asked DHS to ease limits on how much grant money state and local authorities can spend on personnel.
People