People
Senate bill would increase IG oversight
But the Inspector General Reform Act would also give them more authority and ensure their funding is not reduced.
People
Survey: Retirement wave not a major concern
Federal managers surveyed by Tandberg said other issues such as the war in Iraq are more pressing.
Digital Government
Letter: Standing up to Bush administration takes guts
A reader is encouraged by a judge who he feels is trying to hold the administration accountable for missing e-mail messages.
People
ODNI gets new associate director, CFO
Janice Lambert has been CFO at IRS for nearly two years.
People
Court orders White House to preserve e-mail backups
A complaint alleges that the Bush administration has illegally discarded about 5 million e-mail messages that it was required to keep under records laws.
People
TSA set to test TWIC card reader technology
TSA wants to see how the biometric systems react to different operational conditions at five locations.
People
GAO: Top-level support makes for better buys
DOD plans to start new practices that give program managers more incentives and support as the department tries to improve its buying practices.
People
Terrorist screening chief: Biometrics crucial to accuracy
But legal, technological and privacy challenges must be worked out before a system can be put in place.
People
VA, DOD push single medical exam, e-benefits site
The goal is to help injured service members transition to veteran status as they return from duty.
Acquisition
OMB details spending database instructions
Agencies must transfer the first batch of data to the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act system by Nov. 30.
Digital Government
Letter: Memory sticks, laptop PCs at constant risk
The news media should do a better job of reporting on the problem.
People