People
IG: 'Significant deficiencies' at FTS
Officials at many Federal Technology Service regional centers have done a poor job of following procurement regulations, according to the GSA inspector general.
People
Feds dread ID deadline
Officials say they'll be hard pressed to meet the timetable for Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12.
Modernization
Sprint Nextel may push feds to talk
Adding Nextel's instant communication technology to Sprint's network could attract the eye of federal officials.
People
US-VISIT inquiries low
Out of 14.6 million passengers enrolled in US-VISIT, about 50 have inquired about their records in redress requests, an official says.
People
Standardizing border data
An industry group plans to develop a data exchange standard for border and transportation agents.
People
GAO: Use DHS acquisition pilot
A Homeland Security program to promote acquisition of cutting-edge technology while exempt from federal statutes needs more attention, GAO says.
People
Accenture exec to lead services council
Stan Gutkowski, managing partner of USA Government Operations for Accenture, will be chairman of the Professional Services Council for 2005.
Acquisition
FAA acquisition policy needs improve, GAO says
The Government Accountability Office said the Federal Aviation Administration must strengthen policies and oversight for its acquisition management system.
People
Government Web sites gain favor with public
The public’s satisfaction with e-government services is on the rise, according to a new survey.<@SM>
People
CMS seeks info on e-messaging doctors
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services estimates it will send one to two messages a month, and it wants health care professionals to be able access them on handhelds.<@SM>
People
Group proposes intell roles
A homeland security working group has issued a report that outlines the responsibilities for all levels of government and the private sector regarding intelligence data for domestic security.
People
FTS pledges improvement
Federal Technology Service officials met with members of Congress to discuss recent reports about shoddy procurement practices.
Digital Government
Small-biz data still elusive
But a new study from the Small Business Administration's Office of Advocacy shows that the situation is improving.
People
More money for patent IT
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office gets a 45 percent increase in its tech budget for 2005.
People
Reform appropriations?
Efforts to reform federal government may require changing the appropriations process in Congress, an OMB official says.
Digital Government
UK hires Northrop for fingerprint system
Northrop won a $244 million contract to implement the Ident1 system that will bring collections of fingerprints and palm prints in England, Scotland and Wales into a single system.
People
Air Force seeks cyberwar edge
Service officials plan to spend $25 million on computer warfare technology.
Modernization
Three win Air Force computer deals
The service can now buy nonruggedized computers from iGov, NCS Information Systems and Westwood Computer.
Digital Government
Oracle promises PeopleSoft support
PeopleSoft's strong presence in government and the education sector made the company a more attractive acquisition target, Oracle's president says.
People