Modernization
Colorado shuts down registration system because of unreliable data
The cost of inconsistent data is becoming clear for some states.Colorado halted its use of a new $13 million vehicle registration software program earlier this year because of data reliability problems.
Modernization
Data organization and validation strategies
Creating standard data architectures is especially difficult for state and local governments that have been collecting information in various forms for decades or in some cases, even centuries, said Vivek Kundra, chief technology officer of the District of Columbia.
Modernization
Dirty data is no longer a little secret
Kentucky’s large-scale approach should make information more reliable and easier to share
People
Workers tested on security smarts
Agency officials explore ways to make employee security training effective
People
Going for telework
For all the talk about telework and mobile employees, most feds still work in offices.
Digital Government
Letter: It makes sense to ban use of private PCs for government work
Governmental computers (at least at my facility) are so locked down that it takes longer to do your work, assuming you can access the resources or perform the computing task required.
People
Agencies need to improve service-level agreements
Experts say too many times the agreements are unclear and cause disputes.
People
Senate committee calls for independent review of WIN-T
Senators are concerned about what they call technological challenges and programmatic uncertainties, which could lead to additional cost growth and schedule slips in the program.
People
Technology Administration head resigns as agency nears end
The Bush administration is replacing Commerce-based agency with a departmentwide council.
People
DHS outlines eight keys to national preparedness
The 51-page document outlines the top priorities intended to synchronize pre-disaster planning, prevention and mitigation activities throughout the nation.
Acquisition
Sun pulls out of GSA schedules contract
Sun officials said the company will remain a federal contractor, but won't have a GSA MAS contract.
People
OFPP details how to bring retired acquisition workers back
Administration wants plans on how agencies will implement the General Services Administration Modernization Act provision by next month.
Modernization
FCC aims to improve disaster communications
The agency has redesigned an online database that lets communications companies such as wireless, broadcast and cable providers update infrastructure data during a crisis.
People
Justice says no to private PCs for telework
The agency, concerned about the security risks that come with home computers, want remote workers to use government-issued laptop PCs, docking stations and Blackberries.
People