Digital Government
Davis continues to push Waxman to act on data breach bill
In his second letter since July, Rep. Tom Davis asks for the Oversight and Government Reform Committee to move the Federal Agency Data Breach Protection Act next month.
Modernization
DHS extends OneNet bids for third time
Some industry officials say DHS' decision to name specific products in the solicitation is unfair and one reason for the delay.
People
State Department proposes new contractor ID rule
It would add language to its acquisition regulations to require contractors to use interoperable, smart identification cards to gain access to State buildings and systems as required by HSPD-12.
People
White House homeland security adviser Townsend to leave
She may be the last to hold the position because having a specific adviser to the president on homeland security has evolved and is no longer needed, the Heritage Foundation's James Carafano said.
People
Lawmakers hit DHS on cyber plans
Langevin questions viability of a voluntary approach to critical infrastructure security
People
Procurement chief chides IGs
Paul Denett speaks out against auditors who he says may be overstepping their bounds
Modernization
Networx billing systems tested
Testing regimen for ordering/billing systems clears the way for agencies to place orders
Modernization
OPM suspends telework for some of its workers
It was temporarily stopped Oct. 29 during a transition to the agency's modernized retirement system, which will go live in February 2008.
People
Brubaker's new focus is research
DOT's funding decisions will help shape the future civilian transportation infrastructure
Acquisition
DOI agency awards financial systems support contract
Under the contract, worth up to $100 million, Accenture will manage the Minerals Management Service's royalty financial systems.
People
IT central to challenges facing Justice
The department's IG gives IT its own spot on its annual top 10 list of management challenges and notes it plays a role in other areas of concern.
People
IT Infrastructure LOB issues first metrics
Agencies should submit a five-year implementation plan by March 2008 for all measures under the line of business.
People
Report: Legal eagles can aid cross-government collaboration
A study commissioned by NASCIO encourages government officials to establish clear governance models before beginning work on projects that cut across agency or government boundaries.
Digital Government
Letter: FFATA effort duplicates procurement database
That's a waste of employees' time and taxpayers' money.
Digital Government