People
State orders passport printers from L-1
The government expects to begin using the printers this summer at mega-processing centers in Arkansas and Arizona.
People
Memo: USDA prepared for CIO, CFO vacancies
CIO/CFO Charles Christopherson Jr. said the agency has plans to replace several employees who recently resigned or retired.
Acquisition
GSA adds security services to schedules
Agencies can get more help with designing and maintaining systems under the additional services.
Acquisition
SBA chief: Tougher times ahead for agency contracting scores
The agency is reviewing the standards and data by which it measures federal contracts with small businesses, which will make it more difficult for agencies to meet their contracting goals, SBA Administrator Steve Preston said.
People
Letter: Appreciation for baby boomer experience welcome
Baby boomers' wealth of experience, past success in a chosen career and a desire to continue service can improve government.
People
Letter: New HR system won’t solve USPS workforce woes
A reader says the Postal Service does not do enough to support its hardworking, loyal employees.
People
Letter: USPS has chosen a losing strategy
A reader says Postal Service executives are ignoring problems with existing systems while pushing ahead on new initiatives.
People
New national response plan focuses on partnerships
DHS says the document reflects lessons learned from hurricanes Katrina and Rita.
People
Letter: Making addresses available endangers public servants
A reader argues that the trend toward ‘open addresses’ puts intell officers and others at risk.
Digital Government
Increasing security breaches worry Energy IG
Auditors said 132 security breaches were serious enough to report to law enforcement in fiscal 2006 -- 22 percent more than in the prior year.
People
Letter: Don’t put security eggs in one basket
A reader says the new one-size-fits-all ID badge is not a good idea from a security standpoint.
Digital Government
Reports: Green IT could save feds $1B in five years
Using environmentally friendly computers in data centers would be like taking 1.46 million cars off the road, according to one study.
People
DOD must fix product security evaluation process, officials say
Help is on the way from ODNI and DOD to collaborate on standard certification and accreditation policy.
People
Council recommends research agenda for National Map project
Focus initially on developing innovative methods for accessing and disseminating geospatial data, the council advises the U.S. Geological Survey.
People