People
Bill proposes new employee verification system
The system, which would be based on databases operated in each state, would offer an option of including biometric data.
People
DHS: SBInet system not being mothballed
Homeland Security Department officials say they accepted the prototype for Project 28 because the basic design will work in some, though not all, terrains.
People
Cyber Storm II stirring
DHS is preparing to lead federal agencies, states, foreign governments and industry in a weeklong cybersecurity exercise next month.
People
NRC CIO looks to modernize agency
At the top of Darren Ash's list is updating videoconferencing systems and improving broadband access at remote sites.
People
IBM protests FBI fingerprint system award
The Government Accountability Office has until June 4 to make a decision.
People
Fountain: FISMA's fifth birthday
This is a good time to assess what has worked and what more needs to be done for security.
Acquisition
FAR Council issues final security configuration rule
Contracting officers are also required to consult with program officials to include the proper standards.
People
Kelman: Keeping an eye on the prize
By offering prizes, you can get more research bang for the buck, but will agencies take a risk?
People
IG: DOD fails to keep contractor performance records
The inspector general found that the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System didn't include ratings on all active system contracts and many entries were late.
People
Clearances: Faster, but not better
Lawmakers worry about the quality of security clearances as agencies speed their processing.
Digital Government
OMB: Nonstandard isn’t OK
A new memo brings the government a step closer to having uniform financial standards.
People
4 studies in collaboration — Case 4: MAX Federal Community
Budget managers do their number crunching in a collegial online workplace.
People
4 studies in collaboration — Case 3: Puget Sound Information Challenge
Good ideas come to government agencies that ask people to contribute them.
People
Springer touts OPM's strategic plan for next two years
The Office of Personnel Management's strategic and operational plan for 2008 to 2010 includes new goals on retirement, security and the workforce.
People
4 studies in collaboration — Case 2: TSA’s IdeaFactory
Frontline employees give unfettered suggestions to the headquarters office.
People
4 studies in collaboration — Case 1: Intellipedia
Intelligence analysts establish trust in an online community of their own making.
Modernization