Modernization
Defeating the dumpster divers
The proliferation of storage media, from thumb drives and cell phones to giant disk arrays, makes secure disposal of decommissioned gear a much trickier task.
People
States move warily on Real ID
Officials still crave funding and firm guidance on nationwide standards for driver’s licenses.
Cybersecurity
Feds face new HSPD-12 hurdles
Challenges include upgrading building access controls and issuing cards to contractors.
People
GSA to retool e-contracting
Contracting officers say they shun the difficult-to-use eOffer, eMod applications.
People
Government taps the power of us
Officials turn to blogs and wikis to share information and achieve goals.
People
E-filing trails 80 percent goal
Panel readies report on ways to increase electronic tax filing.
Cybersecurity
DOD is caught in the Web 2.0
Military officials name operational concerns as their reason for blocking popular sites.
People
Leidinger: Recruit creatively
Recruiting new workers to government must be a top priority for federal executives.
People
GAO: DOD relying more on contractors
A new report states that because DOD's duties have increased without adding more workers, the agency has had to turn to contractors to continue its operations.
Modernization
OMB publishes draft payment standard under line of business
It spans requisition, obligation, receiving, acceptance, invoice and payment for commercial contracts and small acquisitions disbursed by the Treasury Department.
Digital Government