People
DARPA wants better decision-making on battlefield
Its Deep Green project will use IT to build a battle command decision support system, according to a solicitation on DARPA's Web site.
People
Poor management keeps governments from goals, report finds
IT can help the public sector improve performance, but poor management and lack of skills hinder progress, according to a report by KMPG International.
Digital Government
Lawmakers want database for contractor accountability
Two Democrats introduced legislation to create a centralized database that tracks contractor performance and fraud governmentwide.
Cybersecurity
OMB, DHS outline data security best practices
A new paper lists 10 common mistakes agencies make in securing data and ways to fix them.
People
Walker: Redefine 'inherently governmental'
Public employees and private-sector contractors have become almost indistinguishable, the comptroller general said.
People
GAO: Senior-level turnover at DHS double that of other agencies
The report follows findings the House Homeland Security Committee released last week stating that 24 percent of the department's executive resource positions are unfilled.
People
9-11 Commission recommendations bill off to conference
House Democratic lawmakers hope for quick agreement with Senate, although potential sticking points include first-responder interoperability and cargo screening deadlines.
People
New curriculum empowers leaders
IRM College prepares leaders for roles in transforming their organizations.
Cybersecurity
A new take on crowd control
Can virtual directories help managers impose order on unruly directories?
Acquisition