People
Strategy refines fusion centers’ role
An expanded scope for the centers alarms privacy groups who fear misuse of data
People
Appeals court stops some NASA HSPD-12 background checks
In granting the injunction, the appeals court agreed that the case raises serious privacy concerns.
Digital Government
Panel must narrow cybersecurity scope
31 experts form a commission to give next president their advice on network defenses
Digital Government
Two-year extension won't help DHS hit HSPD-12 deadline
The department lacks implementation guidance and a system to issue smart cards, the IG said.
Digital Government
Letter: Cybersecurity actions speak louder than words
Rather than sit around ruminating about the problem, officials should do something about cybersecurity.
Digital Government
Tech that tracks your moves
Maturing wireless options spawn a host of useful location-aware applications
Digital Government
House, Senate panel approves combined spending bills
Both appropriations bills exceed President Bush's request for fiscal 2008.
Digital Government
Buzz of the Week: HSPD-12 fears
NASA employees win injunction against background checks.
People
IG: DOD wasted money by placing orders with GSA
The department turned to GSA for help in placing orders under an Air Force contract, but the IG said officials should have sought assistance from DOD procurement officers.
Acquisition
Rule would make using SmartBuy mandatory
If approved, the rule would require contracting officers to seek out software or software services through a SmartBuy agreement, provided that it represents the best value.
People
Navy looks beyond NMCI
On Oct. 1, 2010, the Navy will begin transitioning to the Next Generation Enterprise Networks.
People
FAA outsourcing raises concern
Plan for greater reliance on contractors is a challenge for the National Airspace System
People
DOD: Congress must fix NSPS
Collective bargaining elements of NSPS remain an obstacle to full deployment
Digital Government
GAO and IGs find agency grant tracking is unreliable
Agencies using a one-size-fits-all audit approach have been unable to accurately track how grantees spend federal funds.That is the conclusion of the Government Accountability Office and the President’s Council on Integrity and Efficiency after they reviewed samples of agency audits.The PCIE is comprised of the inspectors general of several major federal agencies.“The PCIE report presents compelling evidence that a serious problem with single audit quality continues to exist,” said Jeanette Franzel, GAO’s director of financial…
People
Navy to use DIMHRS
The Defense Department's soon-to-be implemented pay and personnel system is the Business Transformation Agency's highest priority.
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