People
E-gov officials eye grants, HR
A government task force meets to examine consolidation opportunities in grants management and human resources.
Acquisition
Lockheed wins Air Force contract
The company will maintain software for the service's Theater Battle Management Core Systems.
People
Burton sees workforce problems
Acquisition personnel quality is down, says the associate administrator of the Office of Federal Procurement Policy.
People
More e-filing of early tax returns
Electronic filing of taxes is up sharply this year because more individuals are using their computers to file returns, the IRS said today.<br>
People
Wisconsin uses Web for prison schedules
State officials say their online system for scheduling inmate transfers can cut costs by up to a third.
People
DHS sets detector standards
The Homeland Security Department adopted its first radiological and nuclear detector standards.
People
DigiStamp complains about Electronic Postmark
Company officials say the U.S. Postal Service competes unfairly against firms that offer an online service for authenticating digital documents.
Digital Government
More work needed for biometrics
Officials say they still need standards and tests for biometric technology.
People
E-filing keeps rising
If early tax filers are any indication, a record number of taxpayers could be filing electronically this year.
People
Defense transformation exec pushes for energy weapons plan
Retired Navy Vice Adm. Arthur Cebrowski advocated the establishment of a road map to investigate developing directed energy weapons.
People
Navy's Zelibor sent to U.S. Strategic Command
Rear Adm. Zelibor, who had been the service's deputy CIO, will be director of global operations for the command.
People
Education may list legit schools
Department officials say they will consider creating a list of accredited colleges that could help prospective students identify institutions offering legitimate degrees.
People
GSA’s Sindelar takes on familiar role for OMB, e-gov
The Office of Management and Budget is getting serious about its line of business consolidation initiatives—called by some the next wave of e-government projects.
Modernization
House reformers ponder Networx
The chairman of the House Government Reform Committee wonders if a centrally managed telecom contract is the best idea.
Acquisition
Orkand wins $100M Postal contract
The company will provide IT support services for the USPS Maintenance Technical Support Center.
People
Understanding could breed homeland security cooperation
So says a report from the National Academy of Public Administration.
People
Antibomb tech could take a long time
It may be awhile before the military fields technology to counter roadside bombs, a congressman said.
People
DHS works on tech standards
Standards for new technology and interoperability among legacy systems are a top priority, a Homeland Security Department official said.
Modernization
Military: JTRS not about the box
The Air Force and Navy want improved data-sharing and voice capabilities from the Joint Tactical Radio System.
Digital Government