Modernization
Wireless tech goes to work in search for survivors
Lucent employees concocted a plan to use standard wireless equipment and directional antennae in an effort to locate cell phone signals under the rubble at ground zero
Digital Government
GPEA updates to go through Internet
OMB is calling on agencies to provide updates about moving services to the Web
Digital Government
Honoring a colleague online
One agency used the Web to honor one of its own who died Sept. 11
Digital Government
Army orders smart card readers
The Army has selected SchlumbergerSema for the largest deployment of smart card readers in the United States
People
House gives DOD IT boost
DOD would spend more money on IT as it steps up the war against terrorism, according to the fiscal 2002 Defense authorization bill
Digital Government
ID card debate resurfaces
Congress, survey, CEO show support, but administration squashes idea of issuing national ID card
People
Web sites that worked
The Sept. 11 terrorist attacks showed what federal Web sites can be ? and what is lacking
Digital Government
E-gov bill stalls in Senate
E-government legislation designed to bring greater coordination to the way agencies use IT is unlikely to pass the Senate this year
Digital Government
Facing the need for biometrics
The Sept. 11 terrorist attacks have sparked interest in using biometric technology to strengthen aviation security
Acquisition
HHS to unify accounting system
HHS awards $328.4 million contract to create a single system that will help ensure correct payments
People
E-records help SEC survive
Office destroyed, but electronic storage of records keeps regulatory program's work going
Digital Government
Get an annual IRA checkup
FCW.com's Friday Financials column offers key points to consider in assessing your individual retirement accounts
Digital Government
States streamline environmental info
AMS integrates a comprehensive system for several states to manage environmental data
People
IT jobs not FAIR game
OMB releases set of jobs listed as available for outsourcing, and most IT jobs are exempt
People
HHS to integrate Medicare accounting
The Health and Human Services Department yesterday launched a long-term project, worth up to $328.4 million, to unify Medicare’s multiple accounting systems. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services contracted with PricewaterhouseCoopers Inc. of New York to act as systems integrator for the new Healthcare Integrated General Ledger Accounting System.
Digital Government
Terrorism report skips USDA
Agriculture not factored into report on combating terrorism, protecting critical infrastructure
People
Ohio child support system runs up against $16 million fine
Officials, IT workers and contractors at the Ohio Job and Family Services Department are working almost around the clock to stave off federal fines of up to $16 million. By Oct. 5 they must reprogram and test the statewide child support system.
Acquisition
Mint buys seat management
Contract goes to Getronics Government Solutions for seat management, network support
Digital Government