Modernization
IG: DHS should get new infrastructure data system
The Homeland Security Department should finish the acquisition process for a new system that will be used to keep track of critical infrastructure, DHS' inspector general said.
Cybersecurity
DHS another step closer to departmentwide debarments
DHS on July 16 published a new interim rule on suspensions and debarments for nonprocurement-related entities.
Modernization
IT costs central to Real ID, PASS ID debate
Backers of the Real ID Act and proposed PASS ID Act have been debating the extent to which states need to make expensive information technology investments to improve the security of driver's licenses.
Acquisition
Senators probe Alaska set-aside program
A Senate subcommittee says agencies are using ANCs to award contracts quickly and avoid competition.
Cybersecurity
More than half of states moving on Real ID
Although the program is controversial, 27 states are likely to meet milestones.
Acquisition
Report: Alaska Native contracting program delivers little benefit to communities
Four Alaska Native Corporations were among the top 100 recipients of contract awards in 2008 and six companies made Washington Technology’s list of the top 100 prime contractors in 2009.
Modernization
IT central to debate over Real ID, PASS ID
Backers of a new driver's license security program say the current Real ID program's costly IT requirements are unnecessary and won't work for states.
Cybersecurity
Real ID: States chase moving target
In the face of shifting deadlines and requirements, states are struggling to comply with the Real ID Act for making driver's licenses more secure.
Cybersecurity
Real ID compliance score card
Twenty-six states have enacted legislation that indicates their intentions regarding compliance with Real ID.
People
Rep. Towns: States need help managing stimulus money
The chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee said states need guidance on how to oversee stimulus law spending.
Modernization
Virtualization: A desktop savings plan
Desktop virtualization aims to lower the costs and increase the security of desktop computers, but agencies must determine which approach — or combination of methods — best suits their needs.
Modernization
NASCIO joins open government effort
The state CIO organization will work with federal agencies to promote the development of data standards for state governments.
Modernization
Delays in a $2B Northrop contract have the Virginia Senate calling for a review
The huge outsourcing contract is missing its deadlines to transform Virginia's information technology infrastructure.
Cybersecurity
New bill seeks to replace Real ID with PASS ID
Legislation that proponents say could revitalize the moribund Real ID program would do so by removing expensive and controversial information technology requirements from current law. However, critics said the new bill would not really solve the problems they see with the program.
Cybersecurity
DHS funds IT-related projects
Some of the $1.8 billion in DHS grants will go to state and local governments' technology projects.
Modernization
Industry outscores government for Web site quality
Federal sites, on average, scored lower than those of state governments and industry on a 100-point scale devised by a Brookings Institution researcher.
Cybersecurity
Sensitive information protection remains tough
The government is exploring policy and technology solutions to improve the way it shares sensitive but unclassified terrorism-related information with state, local and industry officials.
People
Virginia CIO ousted in contract dispute
The CIO of the Virginia Information Technologies Agency has been removed from his post in an apparent dispute with the newly installed Virginia Secretary of Technology.
Modernization