People
Defense, VA lack common data exchange
The two agencies remain far apart when it comes to sharing digital medical records, GAO says.
People
Senate bill restricts military use of FTS centers
It would require a clean bill of health from the DOD inspector general before an FTS support center can handle a major Defense purchase.
People
Fed telework grows
But not fast enough, according to a report from the Office of Personnel Management.
People
Federal architecture has come a long way, baby
But most agencies still are at only a basic level, officials say.
Digital Government
Dems argue for privacy officers
House Democrats introduced a bill to create a governmentwide chief privacy officer position.
People
Byrd pushes for more procurement people
The West Virginia senator proposed that DOD increase its number of procurement officials by 5 percent in 2005.
People
Aviation chair airs frustration with DHS pilots
Rep. John Mica plans to introduce a bill to force Homeland Security officials to start implementing ID technology.
Modernization
Limited progress noted on DOD business architecture
GAO said the DOD still has no one responsible for the accountability and responsibility of directing, overseeing and approving the business enterprise architecture. <@SM><@SM><@SM>
Modernization
NASA systems: Houston, we have a problem
Mistakes in implementing its enterprise resource planning system have perpetuated NASA's lack of adequate financial controls, GAO tells a House committee.
Modernization
GCN Survey: For IT managers, it’s patch-as-patch-can
Feeling a little overwhelmed by the flood of patches from software vendors? You’re not alone.
People
GAO: Pentagon should speed up business modernization
A report issued by the General Accounting Office offers a scathing review of DOD's management modernization.
People
Bill increases room for protests
The proposed law would expand the right of federal employees to protest competitive sourcing decisions.
People
Dems back DHS wireless office
The bill introduced by House Democrats would also create a grant program for first-responder interoperability.
People
HUD lenders use Pay.gov
Mortgage lenders can log on to HUD's portal, download forms and make payments.
People
House considers improving federal carrot
A House subcommittee is trying to sweeten the pot to attract high-quality employees and build the federal workforce by increasing the perks for workers who take federal jobs.
Acquisition
GSA solicits e-buying ideas
Officials seek input on online purchasing as part of the Integrated Acquisition Environment effort.
Modernization