Acquisition
EPA suspends IBM from new governmentwide work
The company is surprised by the move, and an investigation is under way.
People
IAC gives awards to five projects for improvement
Agencies demonstrated improvements in organizational performance
Modernization
Defense radio program not fully tested, GAO reports
NSA security certification and key networking functions have yet to be demonstrated on new generation of Army radios.
Digital Government
Defense to focus more on content, less on the network
"Content-centric" model will allow the department and civilian agencies to pool information in a more secure way to make better decisions.
Modernization
Some Defense program costs up as much as 323 percent, report finds
Major weapons programs overruns include C-130 modernization, polar-orbiting project and Future Combat Systems.
Digital Government
GAO: Deadline for exit tracking system meaningless
A federal tracking system for foreign visitors who exit the country by air is not ready for prime time, despite a looming deadline, the GAO said.
People
Chertoff grants S.C. Real ID extension
South Carolina's governor said he did not plan to seek an extension because the state legislature opposed the ID card program.
People
DOD lifts restrictions on Interior's acquisition services
The department has made improvements, said Shay Assad, director of Defense procurement, acquisition policy and strategic sourcing.
People
South Carolina defiant on Real ID
On the deadline for requesting an extension for implementing the program, the governor says the state has no plans to ask for one and hopes the standard driver's licenses will continue to be accepted as ID.
People
UPDATED: Survey: OPM employees like what they do
The Office of Personnel Management found an increase in positive responses its 2007 annual survey of federal employees.
People
Responders test coordination skills
Disaster exercise demonstrates improvements in incident response performance.
Digital Government
Stolen laptop reveals security gap
Several federal directives outline a path to security, but all require follow-through.
Acquisition
Alliant faces months-long setback
GSA officials opt to re-evaluate all 62 bids following ruling on successful protests.
People
DHS, State publish final travel documents rule
Final travel document requirements for the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative will take effect June 1, 2009.
Digital Government
IBM suspended from new federal contracts
IBM and its subsidiaries are suspended from receiving new federal contracts due to an action taken by the EPA that extends governmentwide.
Digital Government