People
Database to help prepare for disasters
OFPP is pushing for an online database consolidating disaster-related experts and contracts.
People
SBInet now a factor in immigration debate
Lawmakers may heighten oversight of the $2 billion Secure Border Initiative.
People
Manugistics agrees to be acquired
JDA will pay $211 million for supply-chain software developer.
People
Printing office to lose its leader
Bruce James laid the groundwork for a new digital culture at the Government Printing Office.
People
Privacy compliance has declined
A new survey shows fewer hospitals and health systems are complying with HIPAA.
People
GAO: Treasury's report system falls short
The oversight agency recommends ways to develop the Governmentwide Financial Report System.
Modernization
Intel enterprise platform debuts
VPro will include Active Management Technology, virtualization, the upcoming Conroe microprocessor and the Intel Core 64-bit processor.
Modernization
Q&A: NSF looks to the FastLane for Grants
When the Office of Management and Budget named three consortia to lead the Grants Line of Business initiative, it marked a clear direction for the program. Agencies will have to use one of three shared-services providers for grants management systems or justify to OMB their rationale for building their own systems. GCN asked program managers from the Administration for Children and Families in the Department of Health and Human Services, the Department of Education and the National Science Foundation to describe their focus and how they are different from each other.<@SM>
People
Congress eyes tax software pricing
As the number of individuals and businesses filing their taxes electronically continues to grow, an IRS official said Congress is paying close attention to how tax software developers price their products.
Modernization
Air Force IT modernization ahead of schedule
The Air Force’s IT modernization effort is moving forward rapidly, and the service should reach its targets for 2012 ahead of schedule, according to the Air Force CIO.
Digital Government
Maryland university officials to discuss state's technology competitiveness
Summit will bring together business, education, research and technology leaders.
People
GAO: IRS needs guidance policies on projects
Modernization policies are still not in place, but IRS says they will be by March 2007.
Acquisition
OMB wants Congress to lift best-value tradeoff limits
Agencies should be free to choose the best service provider based on cost and quality, OMB reports state.
Modernization
Q&A: Administration for Children and Families ready to serve
When the Office of Management and Budget named three consortia to lead the Grants Line of Business initiative, it marked a clear direction for the program. Agencies will have to use one of three shared-services providers for grants management systems or justify to OMB their rationale for building their own systems. GCN asked program managers from the Administration for Children and Families in the Department of Health and Human Services, the Department of Education and the National Science Foundation to describe their focus and how they are different from each other.<@SM>
Digital Government
Wi-Fi to ride N.M. commuter rail
New Mexico officials have not finalized the details, but the service will likely be free.
Modernization
Q&A: Education working from the ground up
When the Office of Management and Budget named three consortia to lead the Grants Line of Business initiative, it marked a clear direction for the program. Agencies will have to use one of three shared-services providers for grants management systems or justify to OMB their rationale for building their own systems. GCN asked program managers from the Administration for Children and Families in the Department of Health and Human Services, the Department of Education and the National Science Foundation to describe their focus and how they are different from each other.<@SM>
Modernization