Cybersecurity
GAO: VA must tighten lax inventory controls
By not enforcing policies, the department continues to put IT equipment and sensitive data at risk.
People
GAO and union reach accord
GAO, IFPTE agree to union-representation election for agency analysts.
Acquisition
Petrillo: Contracting goes global
Changes in WTO trade agreement could affect federal procurement practices in this country.
People
DHS starts down new financial path
Agency to consolidate financial operations by expanding use of two existing systems
People
States could get Real ID money
DHS sends plan to Hill to reinvigorate flow of grant funding to establish the program.
People
Taxpayer advocate: IRS may shortcut taxpayer rights to reduce tax gap
The IRS Automated Collection System is a better investment than private debt collection initiatives now under consideration, according to a report by the National Taxpayer Advocate.
People
Army urges service growth
Recruiting enough people to field more combat teams could prove difficult.
Modernization
Software that stops data breaches
Content monitoring prevents data leaks that let sensitive information leave the premises.
People
DOD takes aim at jihadist Web sites
The number of such sites is now estimated to be in the thousands.
Digital Government
New bills focus on making contractors accountable
Senate committee to mark up accountability legislation.
People