People
GAO: Barred contractors get millions
More than two dozen federal contractors guilty of fraud and illegal activity still managed to win millions of dollars in contracts, according to a new GAO report.
Cybersecurity
Bill would increase reporting on contractors
A House bill would require additional reporting on how intelligence agencies use private contractors.
Cybersecurity
GAO updates manual for information system audits
The manual focuses on evaluating the effectiveness of controls, including for use in security assessments under FISMA.
Acquisition
Lieberman creates contracting oversight panel
Sen. Joe Lieberman has created a subcommittee that will deal with contracting abuses. Sen. Claire McCaskill will chair the subcommittee.
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.
People
Senators want more oversight over rescue plan
Their legislation would require private entities that receive federal funds through the Treasury Department’s financial rescue program to give the GAO access to their books and records.
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.
People
GAO adds drug safety programs to high-risk list
The FDA program's management weaknesses are aggravated by soaring demand, older computer systems and a lack of clear decision-making processes, auditors report.
Cybersecurity
DHS ranks high on GAO's high-risk list
Government auditors cite several management problems in the department, including some with managing information technology.
People
GAO: FAA's modernization improves
Financial regulation is a new area for reform, while information security and contracting continue as works in progress, government auditors say.
Cybersecurity
DHS nominee stresses cybersecurity, border technology
Janet Napolitano, the nominee to be Homeland Security secretary, stressed cybersecurity and border security technology today during her confirmation hearing.
Cybersecurity
DHS travel program rushed
The Homeland Security Department is jeopardizing security by rushing its new Electronic System for Travel Authorization program, Lieberman says.
Digital Government
Auditors: IRS slow to fix security weaknesses
TIGTA and GAO report that the tax agency continues to put confidentiality and access to an increasing volume of taxpayer data at risk.
Digital Government
GAO: NASA needs to improve its internal audits
Audits performed by NASA’s inspector general do not result in savings found at other agencies, Congress' auditing agency finds.
Digital Government
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Digital Government
GAO More needed to cement success of SSA data exchange
The demand keeps growing for the agency's data resources, auditors say.
Digital Government
Letter: GAO not doing what it was created for
A reader writes that Congress uses the Government Accountability Office to duck its responsibility as budget stewards.
Digital Government
GAO Financial reports arent reliable
Individual agencies have improved their financial accounting, but they still need to improve financial systems and internal controls, auditors say.
Digital Government