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Scam exploits Treasury e-payment system
The IRS is warning taxpayers about a new e-mail scam that uses the Treasury Department's Electronic Federal Tax Payment System as a hook to lure individuals into disclosing their personal information.<@SM><@SM><@SM>
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Bill could restore funding to OPM retirement program
The Senate Appropriations Committee added $26.7 million to the Transportation, Treasury, Judiciary, Housing and Urban Development appropriations bill for the Retirement Systems Modernization program.
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E-government at funding crossroads
Congressional appropriators have applied spending restrictions that would leave the 25 government-wide projects and Lines of Business initiatives struggling to move forward. Committee staff people on the Hill insist Congress doesn’t have anything against e-government, but that agencies’ failure to explain the value of the projects has caused lawmakers to balk at funding the cross-agency systems.
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VA committee marks up data protection bill
It would require the department to compensate veterans and others whose personal information is compromised.
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UPDATED: OPM: One-third of government workers near retirement age
Since 1994, OPM found that the largest percentages of increases in the federal workforce were in the 50 to 54 and 56 to 59 age groups.
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GSA to seek smart card for Social Security
The General Services Administration will issue solicitations seeking smart-card services and devices next month on behalf of the Social Security Administration.<@SM>
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IT council praises DHS
The IT Sector Coordinating Council cited the National Infrastructure Protection Plan for its “pragmatic and progressive approach" to critical infrastructure protection.
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CIOs, CFOs must collaborate, panel says
As financial management systems evolve, their roles are becoming more intertwined, IAC/ACT panel participants said.
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Senators advocate database on federal funding
A new bill would create a resource for the public to see how the government uses taxpayer money.
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Avatech Solutions expands
The purchase of Technology & Training Service will add to Avatech's facilities and asset management systems.
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VA loses another key official
General Counsel Tim McClain is resigning to return to the private sector.
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Indiana re-ups NIC for e-gov portal work
Indiana will continue to receive e-government portal services from NIC Inc. through a four-year contract worth $18 million.<@SM>
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VA cancels credit monitoring offer
The FBI's confidence that personal information on a stolen laptop and hard drive was not compromised led to the decision, the department said.
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Floods force IRS to fly COOP
Forced out of its headquarters, the agency has turned to telework to stay up and running.
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Web site offers info on regulations
Small businesses can find out about taxes, paperwork and agency contacts.
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ITAA: Raise SBA size limits
The Information Technology Association of America has asked the Small Business Administration to restructure its size standards to reflect today’s small businesses.
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Certain Software names D.C.-based director
Diane Stoner will direct federal sales and business development for the company's events planning software.
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Senate lawmakers ask for e-gov support
As the appropriations committees continue to take aim at funding for e-government initiatives, two key senators have joined the fracas in support of the administration’s goals.<@SM>
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