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Congressional budget tactics soften Army IT cuts
The final version of the Defense Appropriations bill cuts funding for some programs and shifts others to a "bridge" provision.
Acquisition
IG tells FAA to do business on GSA-administered GWACs
The Federal Aviation Administration is taking steps to discontinue the RESULTS National Contracting Service program, which the IG found deficient.
Modernization
DOD, GAO spar over travel booking system
When fully deployed, the Defense Department estimates that its travel booking system will save $56 million each year in net savings. The Government Accountability Office, however, calls that figure “highly questionable.”
Modernization
Doan aims for fiscal efficiency
GSA administrator Lurita Doan said that although many agencies accept budgets that run in the red, this will not be tolerated while she is in charge.<@SM>
Digital Government
W.Va. launches statewide IT contract
The program prequalifies 22 vendors to pursue business in certain categories.
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DOD Appropriations bill slashes NMCI funding
The Navy Marine Corps Intranet lost $40 million in the final version of the bill and also faces cuts in the DOD Authorization bill.
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Federal Web managers win awards
NASA, the USDA and HHS won in different categories of the Government Web Managers Best Practices Peer Awards.
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OMB makes headway on e-gov funding
The Office of Management and Budget believes it has made a significant breakthrough with lawmakers about the benefits of e-government.
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Signed, sealed: Spending database bill is law
President Bush today signed legislation that will require the Office of Management and Budget to oversee a searchable Web site containing data on all sorts of government spending.<@SM>
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Senate panel questions pay-for-performance plans
Senators wanted more information in light of a new study suggesting widespread dissatisfaction with pay for performance.
Cybersecurity
DHS unveils new anti-terrorism grants
More than $300 million is being distributed for ports, transit and intercity bus systems protection.
Modernization
OMB should test agency financial management compliance
The Office of Management and Budget and the Government Accountability Office continue to disagree over how much assurance is necessary to determine compliance with federal financial management regulations.<@SM>
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GAO: DTS won’t meet savings projections
DOD overestimated the travel system's cost and failed to fix implementation problems, the Government Accountability Office said.
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OMB sees bloggers' power
Officials are considering giving information to the bloggers to stir the community — possibly in their favor.
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ICx Technologies names new program VP
Retired Air Force Col. Howard Borst will be responsible for identifying initiatives and executing programs for the Defense and Homeland Security departments.
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