People
Rule would stifle DOD service buys
The White House wants to stop a DOD practice of hiring outside contractors to supply IT services on a labor-hour basis
People
OMB moves forward with e-gov architecture
The Office of Management and Budget by October expects to issue the first complete version of an enterprise architecture for its 24 e-government projects.
People
Wanted: Federal cash and direction
States eagerly anticipate technology and funding details in forthcoming federal homeland security strategy
People
FCC clears the air for safety
The FCC is freeing space in the 700 MHz band so public safety agencies will not have to face interference from other bandwidth users
Digital Government
DOT seeks smart card tech
Agency looking for information on technologies, such as biometrics, that could enhance its smart card program
Digital Government
Tech Monitor draws good rating
Governments signing up for Web-based service that offers analyses of technology companies and their products
Modernization
FEMA taking charge of wireless
FEMA will organize the government's communications capabilities under Project SafeCom
Digital Government
How variable annuities work
FCW.com's Friday Financials column continues its look at variable annuities, which have become a part of the retirement plans of many Americans
Digital Government
Houston offering software to all
Digital divide project offers software and server access to all city employees and residents
People
Missile Defense Agency faces slowdown
Withdrawl from missile treaty means more freedom to test technology, but agency's budget may decrease
People
National Defense University creates an e-gov discipline
With the administration focusing on e-government, federal managers are going back to school.
Digital Government
Team to test CAC biometrics
KPMG Consulting to lead evaluation of biometric technologies for DOD's Common Access Card
People
INS urged to expand tracking
A computerized system to keep tabs on foreign students should also track other long-time visitors, advocate says
Digital Government
State outsources accounting system
In move to boost security and service, Wyoming hires AMS to handle payroll and accounting systems
People
E-authentication team takes inventory
As early as next week, the General Services Administration’s Office of Electronic Government will release a draft of its E-Authentication Inventory Template, a table that will list every federal agency's progress toward building a security architecture.
Digital Government
Financial systems requirements set
JFMIP has issued requirements for systems that support agency acquisition and financial management processes
People