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CIOs struggle for clout

Survey by FCW Media Group confirms that frustration among public CIOs prompts short tenures despite long-term challenges

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Union balks at DOD HR changes

The American Federation of Government Employees will file a lawsuit to fight new personnel regulations that seek to tie pay to performance.

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Software that keeps score

Managers fine-tune mission performance with balanced score cards, but success takes much more than technology.

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DOD reviewing acquisition reform

A review of the military's acquisition structure and processes could lead to the faster delivery of weapon systems to the battlefield.

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U.K. unveils new e-gov strategy

The British government launches new policy to use information technology for public services.

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OFPP to contractors, agencies: Use online reporting system

The Office of Federal Procurement Policy is requiring civilian government contractors to use a new online reporting system for tracking federal subcontracting goals.

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Comings and goings

Amit Yoran, former security chief at the Homeland Security Department, joined the board of directors at Guidance Software; Donald Packham was named the first chief human resources officer at the FBI.

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Editorial: A familiar refrain

The real question is why CIOs look for the first opportunity to jump ship -- that is, why do they stay as long as they do?

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Air Force raises bar on desktop security

The service will soon test the use of a more secure standard desktop configuration, with plans for full deployment next year.

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GAO: Better software needed to fight visa malfeasance

The State Department found at least 28 cases from 2001 to 2004 of consular officials issuing fraudulent visas, resulting in 10 prosecutions.

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8 awards planned for Army program

The service earmarks six for large companies and two for small businesses — with a catch.

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DISA's Croom era

Moving away from putting its stamp on projects, agency focuses on collaboration.

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LandWarNet University to open

Army has earmarked $30 million for net-centric training facility.

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CSC gets $35M FEMA flood insurance contract

Incumbent contractor won a competition to keep its place with federal flood insurance program.

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Accenture to develop Georgia child welfare system

Three-year contract covers design, development and implementation of system to monitor children under state supervision.

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Accenture gets DLA data-management deal

The integrator will support an initiative to increase the accuracy and accessibility of product data that the agency needs to make informed decisions.

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Senate, House need to come to terms over e-gov funding

Legislation allocating $5 million for the administration’s E-Government Fund and placing limits on competitive sourcing for certain agencies cleared the Senate last month and is headed for a conference committee so House and Senate lawmakers can work out differences.

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State and local liaison Josh Filler to leave DHS

Filler has been director of the Homeland Security Department's Office of State and Local Government Coordination since the department formed in 2003.

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EPA’s Nelson: E-gov supporters should lobby Congress

Environmental Protection Agency CIO Kim Nelson is calling on the administration and even industry to take a new approach to convincing lawmakers why they should support e-government.<@SM><@SM><@SM>

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FDA to list approved products in online archive

The Food and Drug Administration is demanding that manufacturers submit information printed on prescription drug labels in a new electronic format.