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Management in transition
OMB, GAO wanted to ensure the new administration is on top of management issues.
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Army focuses on network-centric systems
Officials want to protect the service's investment in systems used by combat troops and commanders.
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Experts urge overhaul of cybersecurity
An independent commission has recommended that the coordination of the government's cybersecurity efforts be handled in the White House, rather than by the Homeland Security Department.
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New DHS deputy CIO named
Margie Graves is the Homeland Security Department’s new deputy chief information officer, a career position that will help the department's information technology office through its first presidential transition.
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IG: GSA should check its HR system
Officials need to make sure access controls minimize the risks to employee data, a report concludes.
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FBI director cites progress in IT
FBI Director Robert Mueller today told a House committee the bureau had made progress in improving upgrades to its information technology system
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Audit reveals new IT security weaknesses
The Federal Law Enforcement Training Center has received 20 reissued notices of weaknesses in information technology systems and nine notices of new IT weaknesses, an audit reports.
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OPM will soon decide RetireEZ's future
The agency had issued stop-work order in May against contractor Hewitt Associates.
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US-VISIT may miss deadline
The Homeland Security Department is said unlikely to meet the statutory deadline of next July 1 to implement the US-VISIT exit system that records departures of air travelers from other countries.
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Field surveys landscape as chief
Lesley field approaches her job of OFPP administrator like a skier on a sea of ice.
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Pointers: Recommended reading 09-22-08
20 ideas worth stealing; How to find poor performers; California train crash: The online database; A grave turn for Web 2.0
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Editorial: What to do with the CMO
Congress can amend a department’s org chart, but legislation alone won’t change culture.
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IG: Coast Guard needs to improve security
Overall, the DHS inspector general finds the service is doing a good job of securing its computer networks.
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GSA to build panel on service-disabled vets
Officials want to increase contract awards to veteran-owned small businesses.
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Letter: Fingerprinting process contributes to delays
A reader writes about the disagreements for fingerprinting at border crossings.
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Letter: Abuse is the exception, not the rule
A reader writes to agree with those outraged by charges of absenteeism.
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