People

USPS execs fret over IT

The Postal Service's IT priorities include improving IT systems and network security, complying with Section 508 and hiring younger employees, Robert Otto says.

People

Rossotti: Hear skeptics

Overcoming resistance to change requires leaders who advocate reform and listen to objections, the former IRS commissioner says.

People

DHS to expand buying hub

It's one of the top five priorities for the Homeland Security Department's chief procurement officer.

Digital Government

NASA helps air traffic control

A new application developed by NASA uses time-based metering to measure separation between planes.

People

GSA forms reorg team

A complete reorganization plan is supposed to be developed by July 2005.

Modernization

NC court favors muni broadband

The North Carolina Court of Appeals came down in favor of allowing the city of Laurinburg to use government-owned facilities to offer broadband services.

People

Lines of Business consolidation may limit small agencies’ choices

USAID among the smaller agencies that fear they will have no leverage with shared service providers.

People

Feds push e-prescriptions

Secretary of Health and Human Services Mike Leavitt announced new regulations intended to help provide electronic prescriptions for Medicare patients.

People

OMB targets payments

Federal agencies made $45.1 billion worth of improper payments in fiscal 2004, according to a new report.

People

Global site fights abuse

A Web site developed by an international alliance of law enforcement agencies focuses on preventing child abuse online.

Acquisition

Kerry seeks SBA audit

Sen. John Kerry wants Small Business Administration officials to examine the systems by which they ensure federal contracts go to small businesses.

People

Unions challenge DHS rules

Four unions for federal workers sued to stop the implementation of final personnel rules for DHS.

People

GAO finds contract risks

GAO's report on high-risk programs cites contract management programs.

Modernization

Safecom SCIPs across states

DHS officials have a model plan for statewide interoperable communication networks from the grassroots level.

People

OMB: Competition cuts costs

Unions say that's just propaganda.

People

Davis tries license bill again

Rep. Tom Davis reintroduced a proposal to require federal standards for ID verification on driver's licenses.

Modernization

StorageTek system manages archives

Lifecycle Fixed Content Manager 100 joins other solutions on the market that use hard disks instead of traditional tape or optical disks to store electronic records that must be securely stored for extended periods of time.

People

Collins: More money for high-risk targets

The senator from Maine introduced a bill to direct more federal homeland security dollars to states and cities at higher risk for a terrorist attack.

People

Balutis to join Input

The former fed has joined the market research firm as president and CEO.

People

Bush wants easier firing

OMB unveils troika of management agenda proposals.