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GAO: DHS fails to deliver plan for Congress' oversight of US-VISIT
Despite improvements in compliance with the DHS Appropriations Act of 2006, the department has not yet provided a sufficient spending plan and supporting data, GAO said.
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GAO: IRS modernization still needs improvement
The agency has yet to implement some controls and capabilities related to requirements, development and management, and post-implementation reviews of its BSM program.
Acquisition
Contracting continues to catch Congress' eye
A bill sponsored by Sen. Byron Dorgan proposes to ban awards of sole-source, monopoly contracts of more than $100 million and require competition for multiple-award contracts greater than $1 million.
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House panel approves whistle-blower, transparency bills
The whistle-blower legislation would ensure protection for employees of government contractors, while the Executive Branch Reform Act seeks to limit the influence of special interests.
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FEMA starts search to create civilian advisory panel
The National Advisory Council will work with FEMA's administrator to coordinate federal preparedness.
Digital Government
Senate approves stopgap funding for 2007
President Bush must sign the measure into law by midnight tonight, when the temporary continuing resolution expires.
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Commerce seeks online hiring system
The Commerce Department seeks a human-resources automated hiring system that is integrated with the governmentwide USAJOBS Web site.
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Science.gov's search goes deeper
The government repository for science information has been updated with a new feature that allows for deep document searching.
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GAO: FAA needs to shore up data-driven safety programs
The agency does a better job of collecting and analyzing data, but it must do more, because the volume of air traffic is expected to rise greatly, a GAO report states.
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OMB sets timeline for spending database
OMB will launch a pilot program for subgrants and contracts in July and work on specifying missing data elements between now and the time it puts up the test Web site.
Modernization
Industry sends DOT mixed message on GPS backup system
An aviation group supports shutting down the land-based Loran navigation system, but Boeing said the system could be useful if GPS services were disrupted.
Modernization
Companies join forces to bring software management to feds
Palamida and Merlin International specialize in compliance and risk mitigation solutions.
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DOD clarifies RFID requirements
A new rule mandates the use of radio frequency identification tags even on low-value shipments from low-volume suppliers.
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Outsourcing will grow, Input predicts
The research firm cites the impending federal information technology workforce shortage as workers retire, the demands of the war in Iraq and a slowdown in federal contract spending as reasons for the increase.
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