People
GAO: DOD modernization needs leadership
The department also lacks a clear strategy for its business systems modernization plans, Comptroller General David Walker testified.
People
OMB to agencies: Measure IT costs, savings from e-gov
With the pressure mounting from Capitol Hill to prove how much money e-government is saving agencies, the Office of Management and Budget yesterday directed agencies to begin measuring those reduced costs.<@SM>
Digital Government
GTSI to restate earnings
Despite a strong second quarter, the company must re-examine its books and face possible Nasdaq delisting for failing to report in a timely manner.
Modernization
PC Mall wins BPA
The reseller will add more than 12,000 IT products to the GSA Global Supply’s offerings.
People
OPM chooses retirement system director
Tom O'Keefe will oversee the Retirement Systems Modernization program.
Digital Government
GAO: TSA still has Secure Flight issues to address
A key challenge is the development, management and oversight of the program using a comprehensive system development life cycle plan.
Acquisition
Georgia DOT taps Business Objects
It will use a business intelligence software suite to track the performance of road construction and other transportation projects.
Modernization
Currency office seeks wireless providers
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency is looking for service providers that can offer thousands of dial-up, broadband and wireless connections worldwide.
People
SAP unit hires new VP
Rob Massey, former chief information officer for Clark County, Nev., will lead the company’s Global Public Services business unit.
Cybersecurity
House chides IRS on failed fraud-detection system
Rep. Bill Thomas said the agency paid CSC $18.5 million and still has no working product.
Modernization
GSA weighs Section 803 changes
Panel recommendations would require civilian agencies to meet the same competition requirements that DOD organizations meet.
People
Guident names new senior director of business division
Ken Raffel will lead the integrator’s business intelligence practice, including management of the unit’s operational, sales and marketing components.
People
Intercepts
Data, data everywhere; Data, data nowhere; A billion here, a billon there; Wynne’s cyberspace pachinko machine; Digital conversion won’t work for Naval Historical Center; Megabucks for Guam.
People
VA releases details of missing computer
The department believes the records involved are limited to people who received treatment at medical centers in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh in the past four years.
People
Another theft leaves VA data exposed
A computer was stolen from a contractor's office at the department, but few details have been revealed.
People
Report: Agencies saw net gain of contracting experts in 2005
A Federal Acquisition Institute report tracks trends among federal employees to help managers plan for the future.
Modernization