Digital Government
Setting new boundaries
Geographic information systems may be the government's favorite computer application. GIS can map resources, count the population and plot planned improvements. But, historically, GIS applications have run in tightly controlled environments on desktop PCs and workstations.
People
Pennsylvania adds power to portal
The new state entryway boasts less text, more services, and a customization option is on the way
People
The honesty policy
A recent case decided by the Federal Court of Appeals underscores the importance of telling the truth on a federal job application
Digital Government
GSA forges smart card spec
After months of work, the General Services Administration and vendors have achieved what industry has been unable to do on its own: agree on an interoperability specification that will allow different smart cards to work together across government.
Acquisition
FBI exec investigates outsourcing
The FBI's new assistant director for information resources anticipates outsourcing as much as possible to free up bureau resources from business operations
People
Site cracks down on stolen goods
New Florida Web page designed to help locate stolen property as well as wanted and missing persons
People
Internet voting put to the test
On Election Day, voters in Arizona, California and at military bases may decide the future of Internet voting
Digital Government
DOT report hails air traveler aid
A DOT report highlights agency and industry efforts to provide travelers with more accurate and timely information about airline delays
People
A wealth of workforce data on the Web
OPM has launched a new query and analytical tool that allows anyone to access valuable federal workforce data via the Web
Digital Government
Buying time: The facts about phone cards
FCW's Friday Financials column gives pointers on the plusses and pitfalls of using prepaid phone cards
People
CIOs recommend creative hiring
A panel of CIOs recommended hiring raw talent, investing heavily in training and offering flexible hours, telecommuting and job sharing
Digital Government
Tennessee city puts payments online
Jackson, Tenn., debuted the city's first two online transaction services, enabling residents to pay property taxes and parking tickets electronically
Digital Government
Texas drafts digital blueprint
A state report focuses on ways the government can help boost the technology the future workforce through education and economic development
Digital Government
Service, tech at eye of NWS change
The National Weather Service restructures its headquarters around key functions including science and technology to deliver better services to customers
Digital Government
SBA switches Internet filter
To eliminate improper Web usage among employees, SBA has picked a new company to provide an Internet filtering appliance
Digital Government
Transportation stats: Full steam ahead
The Bureau of Transportation Statistics' Intermodal Transportation Data Base is ready for boarding by Internet users
People
IRS: Free e-filing from fees
The IRS wants to make efiling a reality for every taxpayer but wonders who'll pick up the tab
People
Navair pioneering NMCI, smart cards
The Naval Air Systems Command, the first organization to implement NMCI, also will be among the first to implement the Pentagon's newly introduced smart card
Digital Government