Modernization
VA chief stresses leadership for e-records
Shinseki commits to single electronic health record system by September and moving disability claims to electronic processing.
People
New Defense database should be public, watchdog says
The White House should make public a new Defense database on "revolving door" officials leaving to work for contractors, urges the Project on Government Oversight watchdog group.
Digital Government
DOD launches site to develop open-source software
The Forge.mil site is based on SourceForge.net, a public site that hosts thousands of open-source projects.
People
Auditors: DOD, VA need measures to track electronic health record progress
The departments plan to be able to fully share their health information by Sept. 30.
Cybersecurity
Who's using wikis
Check out a sampling of government wikis that illustrate that wide range of uses.
Cybersecurity
High-risk list adds 3 agencies, scratches 1
The roster of government programs at risk of waste and mismanagement grew to a total of 30 in the latest update from the Government Accountability Office, Congress’ watchdog agency.
Modernization
IG: Air Force wireless project over budget
DOD's inspector general recommends reorganizing, recompeting wireless network project.
People
POGO urges Obama to withdraw Lynn's nomination
A day after issuing an executive order with a new ban on lobbyists entering government, President Barack Obama issued a waiver to allow a former lobbyist to be deputy secretary of defense, the watchdog group says.
Cybersecurity
Outgoing intell chief discusses cybersecurity challenge
The government's cybersecurity initiative is not as far along as Mike McConnell, the outgoing director of national intelligence, would like.
Modernization
DARPA funds junior researchers
The program seeks to develop new ideas to deal with the Defense Department's needs.
People
IG: Job competition saps staff
DOD auditor’s report sends clear signal on what the acquisition workforce needs.
Digital Government
IG: OMB doesn't influence DOD in competitive sourcing
Military officials said they felt more pressures from their branch's chain of command.
People
Also in the News: DOD explains performance-based pay
Defense Department employees can find out how much of a raise they can expect through the National Security Personnel System next year.
Cybersecurity
GAO: DOD needs to improve security clearance timeliness, quality
The Defense Department continues to reduce the number of days required to process security clearances, but it probably won’t meet the 60-day goal next year.
Digital Government
Letter: Conflict of interest for Wisnosky?
A reader writes to say Dennis Wisnosky's consulting firm might be a conflict of interest for his role as chief architect and chief technical officer for the Defense Department's Business Mission Area.
Digital Government
DLA extends deadline for modernization proposals
New tools must encompass all classes of supplies to modernize DOD's distribution system, officials say.
Acquisition
Feds to toughen rules on fake IT
The widespread availability of counterfeit IT products presents a threat to the United States.
Acquisition
Letter: T&M contracts not necessarily risky
A reader writes to say that time-and-materials contracts are unpopular because government irresponsibility.
Digital Government