People
Rule would let public assess subcontractor data
Contractors would have to report specific awards to a public database so officials can assess the quality of the reported information.
People
GSA back on track, Doan says
GSA’s accomplishments include obtaining a clean audit from the agency's IG and earning six green scores on OMB's financial-management score card.
People
House cuts funds from war supplemental bill
The House Appropriations Committee cut funding for defense communications and information systems programs it deemed unrelated to the war on terrorism.
Cybersecurity
DHS lags in cybersecurity, GAO says
The department still has not implemented 25 recommendations that are needed to fulfill its cyber responsibilities, according to a new report.
People
GAO: DHS still behind on US-VISIT program
Fundamental questions persist about the program’s direction, how it fits into the larger context of other homeland security programs, and what the ultimate return on investment will be.
People
Survey: Customers less satisfied with agency Web sites
Heightened customer expectations based on rapid private-sector Web site improvements and popular formats that do not apply to government agencies are to blame.
People
LOB providers let agencies save money, focus mission, experts say
Experts at FOSE tout the benefits of using a Human Resources Line of Business provider.
People
States need $1B to implement Real ID, governors say
DHS estimates that the cost to states of complying with the Real ID Act of 2005 will exceed $14 billion over 10 years, according to a letter from state leaders.
Acquisition