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Citizen adoption of e-gov is key to saving money
The Congressional Research Service's report on a survey of 38 states finds federal e-government efforts have only a minor affect on local plans.
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GAO: US-VISIT security needs strengthening
As a result, sensitive personal data could be at risk, the watchdog agency said.
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Agencies face daunting financial systems problems, GAO says
Agencies still struggle to modernize their financial management systems because they fail to follow disciplined processes and best practices, GAO said.
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Navy secretary laments continued loss of private data
In the past 19 months, Navy officials reported more than 100 incidents of personally identifiable information being lost, Secretary Donald Winter wrote in a recent message.
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NYC office hires firm to help train criminal justice workers
Crossflo will help teach more employees how to manage data in accordance with information-sharing standards.
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GAO denies protests of award to run GSA's HSPD-12 office
GSA now can move forward with its $66 million contract to EDS without any concerns.
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FOIA would get first major reform in 10 years
Senate legislation aims to expedite the processing of Freedom of Information Act requests.
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House approves telework provision
The House energy bill, which faces some opposition from Republican senators and the Bush administration, includes an amendment that would require agencies to strengthen their telecommuting programs.
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OMB releases standard accounting approach
The common structure supports the aim of the Financial Management Line of Business initiative to improve the cost, quality and performance of financial management systems.
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DOD, DHS progress with personnel reforms
Top human resources officials at the departments say they are making headway on implementing performance-based pay systems despite union resistance and other hurdles.
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