Cybersecurity
Contractors advised to comply with DOD Directive 8570.1
Mandated security training for DOD workforce applies to DOD contractor employees, too.
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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>
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Welles: Want to be the biggest fed loser?
Try the 119 small steps that one federal agency recommends for shedding unhealthy weight.
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IRS prepares campaign to resuscitate Free File
IG blames a renegotiated agreement for the steep drop in taxpayer participation.
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Defense Travel System has few defenders
Lawmakers, travel companies and DOD users all have complaints about the $500M system.
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Debra Stouffer joins McDonald Bradley
The 30-year IT veteran is the new senior vice president of the company's Civilian Business Unit.
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