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OMB touts management agenda successes
In new report, OMB says agencies are using IT to improve programs and not using technology for technology’s sake.
People
Starting from scratch
Deborah Diaz must create infrastructure for science and technology at DHS.
Modernization
EPA set to roll out e-forms system
EPA employees can use ITM Associates Inc.'s PDF inFusion eForms to create e-forms that replicate the paper forms they are replacing.
Digital Government
Funding cuts won't kill e-gov
But the administration needs Congress to be smarter about spending decisions, an OMB official said.
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IRS wins A-76 bid, cuts 218 jobs
IRS officials decided to restructure the agency's IT operations at 10 sites with the loss of 218 jobs.
Modernization
Shrinking backup time
Disk-based backup redefines how agencies protect data from error and catastrophes
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Training for tomorrow
There's a looming shortage in federal employees trained in information technology.
People
DHS ready to help local authorities
The deputy CIO at DHS says IT officials are exploring ways to carry out at least four of the 9-11 Commission's recommendations.
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USDA awards contract for Recreation One-Stop
National Recreation Reservation Service will consolidate and expand the existing federal reservation services.
Digital Government
California proposal echoes Bush reforms
A commission has recommended making IT a driving force behind an overhaul of California's government.
Cybersecurity
Amoroso: Putnam amendment deserves a look
Rather than centralizing patch management, officials should consider centralizing some network security functions, says AT&T's CIO.
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E-democracy, e-mail and bloggers
White House Internet Director Jimmy Orr discusses the policies and philosophy behind WhiteHouse.gov.
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Study calls for records data improvement
The report says agency officials must do a better job of collecting performance data on systems that manage electronic records.
Modernization
NRC licensing Web site revamped
Nuclear Regulatory Commission officials upgraded the Web site for sharing documents about the Yucca Mountain radioactive waste repository.
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