People
Senate panel concerned about holes in US-VISIT
A Senate committee learns that DHS has no RFID screening system in place, or even in development, that can verify when visitors to the United States exit the country by land.
People
OMB wants input from feds via Results.gov
The Web site is a good venue through which federal employees can share ideas about good management practices, says OMB's Clay Johnson.
People
Long-term obligations threaten DOD modernization, experts say
A panel of budget and policy analysts said major modernization and technology programs are facing unparalleled levels of funding scrutiny.
People
Security, e-gov plans stymie some PMA scores
For the second time in a row, some agency scores on the e-government portion of the President’s Management Agenda dipped in the first quarter of the fiscal year.
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Warrick becomes acting chief acquisition officer at GSA
He succeeds former CAO Emily Murphy, who left for the private sector in January.
Cybersecurity
Industry gives government IT security a D
Last year’s data leaks and lack of legislation to protect private information led to the grade from the Cyber Security Industry Alliance.
Acquisition
SBA reassessing small-business IT size standards
A proposed new rule could raise the revenue limits on information technology companies to qualify as small businesses.
People
DOD budget growing in size, complexity, experts say
In addition to its regular annual budget request, the department will include requests for operations in Iraq and Afghanistan in fiscal '08 and additional supplemental war funding for the remainder of fiscal '07.
People
Top e-gov scores remain flat in latest score card
The Smithsonian Institution and the Justice Department moved to green, but the Education and Transportation departments slid to yellow.
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OMB names Chu to head to e-gov subcommittee
The undersecretary of Defense for personnel and readiness replaces Steven Law, former deputy secretary of the Labor Department.
Modernization
Verizon extends Texas fish and wildlife deal
Verizon will continue providing an automated system for processing hunting and fishing licenses.
Modernization