People
Panel to review strategic sourcing
In an effort to streamline various agency strategic sourcing initiatives, a new working group -- composed of officials from the Homeland Security Department and the Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP) -- held its first meeting last week.
Digital Government
Input: Money coming for smart transport
Intelligent transportation will fuel much of an expected increase in dollars for local transportation.
Modernization
Las Vegas tests high-speed wireless
The network developed by MeshNetworks and Cheetah Wireless Technologies will handle a variety of traffic management applications.
People
Council urges DHS, Army partnership
The National Research Council says DOD and DHS should work together to develop tech for first responders.
Digital Government
Alaska turns to simulation for air training
State officials say an average of one person dies in an air incident every nine days.
Modernization
D.C. preps wireless demo
The primary goal of the demonstration is to show that wireless broadband can support traditionally wired applications.
People
Michigan pushes permits online
Within the portal, companies can use a guided search to determine the permits that they need.
Modernization
GAO makes a case for sharing data on financial misdeeds
GAO recommends that bankers, insurance commissioners and securities regulators pool their publicly available enforcement data.
People
FCC: Alert system so last century
FCC officials said they intend to correct deficiencies in the nation's emergency warning capability.
Digital Government
IT used against Medicaid abuse
GAO found that the majority of states are using technology to prevent improper payments.
Cybersecurity
NIST makes lists
A security checklists program for information technology products is on track for completion before the end of 2004.
People
Florida record keepers turn to Web for recovery info
Florida officials are using the Web to get info to libraries and archives dealing with soaked collections following Hurricane Charley.
People
Policy group proposes records management portal
The project, dubbed Toolkit, may launch as early as fiscal year 2005.
People
Immigration Service to stop using law enforcement for fingerprinting
Designated law enforcement agencies cannot meet new biometric standards.
People