Digital Government

OMB rates agency EAs higher than ever

The latest assessment shows that agencies are doing a better job of completing, using and achieving results from their enterprise architectures.

People

NSA, DHS name top info assurance schools

Twelve more universities have been designated as centers of academic excellence.

Modernization

FAQ: Business activity monitoring

This latest take on business performance analysis carves a new niche in usefulness.

Modernization

Doan: Networx means change

The new telecommunications contracts will have a far-reaching effect on agencies’ missions.

People

OFPP tells agencies: Be prepared

New emergency acquisitions guide gives contracting officers the rules to follow.

People

DHS bills offer plenty for locals

State and local emergency managers are the clear winners in the approps process.

Digital Government

2008 budgets take shape

Agencies could see an uptick in fiscal 2008 spending.

People

Grassley’s power of oversight

After 27 years, the senator still relishes his role in fighting government waste.

People

Statutory help for inspectors general

Lawmakers propose measures to safeguard the independence of federal agencies’ IGs.

Cybersecurity

Unions riled by background checks

A GSA union says it will file an unfair labor practice complaint about HSPD-12 program.

Cybersecurity

State codifies security language

Proposed contracting rule would standardize wording of vendors’ IT security obligations.

Digital Government

Buzz of the Week

Remembering a call

People

Editorial: A civil relationship

A new administration should renew efforts to tap into the wisdom of the career government workforce.

People

Where are the contractors now?

DOD might have 100,000 contractors in Iraq and Afghanistan, but nobody knows for sure.

Ideas

U.S. Lags Asia in Digital Cities List

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Ideas

Wall Street Shrugs at Federal IT Sector

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Digital Government

WP: Govt needs contracting officers

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Ideas

GAO: Security Breach-Identity Theft Link Weak

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Digital Government

Survey: Government to hire 11,000 IT workers in two years

National security concerns are pushing agencies to increase their IT workforce, according to a survey by the Partnership for Public Service.