Modernization
Tech outpaces Section 508 standards
Standards committee expects to update Section 508 for easier compliance.
People
OMB asks agencies for A-76 costs and savings
Bush administration officials have added a new reporting requirement to help determine if the government is meeting the objectives of Circular A-76.
Modernization
In pursuit of consolidation
Michigan’s data centers were vulnerable, but not all managers welcomed consolidation.
Modernization
Energy IG report raises more security concerns
NNSA chief information officer says lack of resources caused compliance delays.
Cybersecurity
Unclogging the clearance pipeline
Facing a shortage of workers with security clearances, agencies have been forced to find new ways to deal with the backlog.
Digital Government
Partners get ready for IWN
Justice Department is ready with plans for the initial implementationsof its Integrated Wireless Network project.
Acquisition
Can metrics persuade holdouts?
OMB hopes performance measures will make the case for using shared-service providers.
People
Pachter: Please, no more scare talk
Instead of fearing frequent protests, everyone should be concerned about fair contracting.
Modernization
GSA seeks encryption deal
The RFQ specifies a broad encryption offering to prevent future data privacy breaches.
People
Report: Center needed to oversee identity theft efforts
The center would allow authorities, regulatory agencies and the private sector to consolidate, analyze and share identity theft information and practices, according to a report from the President’s Identity Theft Task Force.
Digital Government
Procurement briefs
DOD official encourages use of veterans GWAC; DARPA: Creative concepts can manage disasters
Digital Government
Group advocates data-driven policy-making
A report from the Center for American Progress argues that the government should rely more on IT to help it make better policy decisions.
People
Coast Guard boots lead integrator
The agency's decision to take back control of troubled project could be a bellwether.
People