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Panel gets opposing views on DOD's business transformation plans
DOD official says programs on track; comptroller general points out problems.
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Oversight board: IRS can reach e-filing goal of 80 percent by 2012
About 58 percent of taxpayers filed electronically in 2007, board also reports.
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OPM names new modernization chief
Reginald Brown, former director of transformation planning and performance at DOD's Business Transformation Agency, will lead OPM's modernization and HR LOB operations.
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Security could consume 10 percent of IT budget
The percentage particular agencies spend on IT security in fiscal 2009 would vary based on the nature of their projects.
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Unions oppose bill with patent law changes
Fourteen labor organizations say legislation would undermine intellectual-property rights.
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OPM’s automated retirement system could take a hit
As the Bush administration proposes budget cuts for OPM's Retirement Systems Modernization project, GAO is raising concerns about the system’s readiness.
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Letter: The reality of the clearance backlog
People need to understand the impact that the security clearance backlog is having on individual lives, writes one reader.
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Audit criticizes DOD’s IT contingency plans
Inspector general's office warns that the apparent lack of a comprehensive IT systems contingency planning policy at DOD could hinder warfighting operations.
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Administration sees key role for PIOs
Outlining next steps for the President's Performance Improvement Initiative, budget officials touted the role of newly created performance improvement officers.
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NNSA wants more funding for cybersecurity
Energy asks for $122 million to protect information.
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IG: National icons at risk
The Park Police needs to do a better job of projecting the Washington Monument and Statue of Liberty, according to a report from Interior's inspector general.
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Bush wants a security clearance reform plan by April 30
The memo's language reflects concerns that longstanding security clearance practices are preventing employees and contractors from beginning work.
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SBInet hits software snag
DHS says it needs to perform additional tests on the initial 28-mile segment of the SBInet border surveillance system.
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VA budget would boost health IT, claims processing
A significant amount of the IT money would go toward implementing an enhanced version of VA's electronic clinical health record system.
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SBA requests funding to improve loan-processing system
The agency wants to improve oversight of $85 billion in loans.
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OMB puts more investments on management watch list
The number of technology projects that need improvement grew by 47 percent in the fiscal 2009 budget request.
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DOD budget request focuses on personnel, not IT
Some technology programs receive boosts, including network-centric services.
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Budget takes aim at Justice earmarks
Bush's request would consolidate state and local law enforcement assistance grants and boost funding for counterterrorism activities.
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