People
IRS modernization too slow, pros say
Tax professionals are increasingly impatient about the IRS' progress in modernizing its computer systems, a survey found.
Acquisition
CSC reports 63 contracts
The company acknowledged $835 million in contracts received since the start of its fiscal second quarter, but not announced until this week.
Acquisition
VA names 10 firms on tech support deal
Ten companies will share the Veterans Affairs Department's $3 billion contract for information technology and telecom services.
Modernization
Agencies to fill out telework survey
The Office of Personnel Management wants a better look at how the federal telework program is working and how many agencies offer telecommuting as an option.
People
DHS buys fingerprint scanners
Identix will get $27 million for biometric, live-scan booking stations and desktop systems.
People
Procurement collection system launched
A General Services Administration-led team launched the Federal Procurement Data System repository, on time and on budget this week.<br>
Acquisition
Resellers try to change with times
It's not just about selling a box anymore ? resellers are trying to add unique features to their offerings.
People
Coast Guard wants long-range ship tracking
The agency's request for information solicits ideas from vendors about ways to track ships 96 hours in advance of their arrival at a U.S. port.
People
England back as Navy head
Gordon England is the first two-time secretary of the navy in 154 years.
People
OPM personnel record database goes live
Four agencies are testing the new data repository and work force analysis tools the Office of Personnel Management launched this week. <br>
People
House committee grills GSA
The leader of the General Services Administration says his agency is dealing with snags in its realignment efforts.
Digital Government
House to consider E911 office
Before year's end, congressmen will likely decide whether to establish an office in the Commerce Department to speed implementation of emergency response systems.
Digital Government
Fairfax tax cheat reports go online
Virginia's Fairfax County now has a site for people to report cars suspected of evading the vehicle tax.
Acquisition
Acquisition rules changing
New rules could establish share-in-savings rules, streamline payment processes and speed up the purchase of items that protect from chemical and biological weapons.
People
Army seeks seal of approval on PCs
The service wants to make sure its PCs are standardized on Windows XP.
People
OMB issues privacy guidance
Departments and agencies to conduct privacy impact assessments before developing or making changes to tech systems.
People
Putnam says e-gov faces a startling array of challenges
Agencies must overcome four challenges to make e-government successful, and none of the four deal with resources, a congressman says.<br>
People
EPA hires Lockheed for rule-making systems
The Environmental Protection Agency awarded Lockheed Martin Corp. a contract to integrate federal online rule-making systems with the Regulations.gov portal.<br>
People
E-gov evolution brings in citizens
As e-government initiatives evolve, future phases could involve more citizen involvement in policies and regulations, a panel of experts said.
People