Digital Government

Week in Review

‘Tis the season for passbacks

Cybersecurity

Contractors advised to comply with DOD Directive 8570.1

Mandated security training for DOD workforce applies to DOD contractor employees, too.

People

USAID taps AT&T team for Web upgrade

The US Agency for International Development has issued a task order to vendor team for Web site expansion and maintenance.<@SM>

People

Panel praises ICE’s management improvements

Agency is trying to reverse staffing and financial problems.

Modernization

VA to consolidate IT staff under CIO

The Veterans Affairs Department later this month will begin moving all IT staff that have not already been placed under the authority of the department CIO.<@SM>

Modernization

Technology briefs

Users face steep Vista upgrade; L.A. social services selects Lagan software to handle calls.

People

Nelson: Putting citizens first

Leaders should focus on e-government’s effectiveness first and its efficiency second.

People

Web extra: County clerks like Webcasting

Technology saves time and makes process of taking minutes and responding to requests easier.

Modernization

Deft consolidation

Agencies turn to server virtualization to reverse the risk and liability of costly computer sprawl.

People

State’s ERP project inspires public value approach

Pennsylvania system used as a case study to assess impact of IT on citizen services.

People

Army lets protesters onto ITES-2S

Five protesting companies will now be allowed to join the contract.

People

Flyzik: Declare victory and end the debate

Now’s the time to create a new governance structure for governmentwide IT programs.

Digital Government

Bandwidth squeeze imperils Navy's C4 goals

Navy internal memo cites concerns about inadequate satellite communications.

People

Lawmakers urged to consider expanded mandate for e-filing

GAO points to states’ success with mandatory e-filing.

People

Welles: Want to be the biggest fed loser?

Try the 119 small steps that one federal agency recommends for shedding unhealthy weight.

People

IRS prepares campaign to resuscitate Free File

IG blames a renegotiated agreement for the steep drop in taxpayer participation.

People

Defense Travel System has few defenders

Lawmakers, travel companies and DOD users all have complaints about the $500M system.

People

Debra Stouffer joins McDonald Bradley

The 30-year IT veteran is the new senior vice president of the company's Civilian Business Unit.

People

Webcasting offers window into government

More municipalities use the technology to put public meetings and training videos online.