Modernization
Wagering on Wi-Fi
Will municipal Wi-FI’s current growing pains give way to ubiquitous coverage, or will the wireless boom fall back to earth?
People
OMB catalogs enterprise architecture policies
Scattered policies and guidance hinder cross-agency initiatives, agency says
Acquisition
Virginia gives contractors tax relief
State puts an end to a system that kept companies guessing about some transactions.
Digital Government
Virginia calls for IT award nominations
The seventh annual Governor’s Technology Awards cite outstanding information technology achievements and initiatives in the public sector.
People
Bill could restore funding to OPM retirement program
The Senate Appropriations Committee added $26.7 million to the Transportation, Treasury, Judiciary, Housing and Urban Development appropriations bill for the Retirement Systems Modernization program.
Modernization
FAA makes progress on satellite communications
But work on a network that carries the most critical radar and weather data in the country’s air traffic control system has fallen behind schedule.
People
Floods force IRS to fly COOP
Forced out of its headquarters, the agency has turned to telework to stay up and running.
Digital Government
Standards sought for e-recycling
The U.S. Technology Administration released a report on ideas for a single nationwide system.
Modernization
Web extra: Massachusetts turns to open source
Ciber will replace a system built on Microsoft technology.
People
IRS, Senate committee at odds over contract
The Senate Finance Committee says the Electronic Fraud Detection System is inaccurate and has wasted millions of dollars.
People
GAO, OMB disagree on high-risk projects oversight
The watchdog agency said OMB should apply consistent standards to problem projects, but OMB said some flexibility is essential.
Digital Government
Va. county to help Palo Alto expand government contracts
The goal is to assist Silicon Valley-based technology companies that want to establish or expand their government contracting presence and operations in Washington, D.C.
Modernization
Advisory committee on accessibility named
It includes international, federal and private organizations.
Modernization
Two U.S. ports unveil emergency communications systems
Los Angeles and Houston install Web-based control centers that centralize functions to speed internal and external communications.
People
GSA must standardize schedules, group says
The Coalition for Government Procurement said inconsistent policies slow the process and make it difficult for businesses pursuing multiple schedules to manage them.
People
Panel: Trust, honesty crucial to performance
A good manager/employee relationship will lead to better pay-for-performance measures, panelists said at the Excellence in Government conference.
Digital Government
Report urges feds to respect local laws, regulations
A new report recommends that Congress and federal agencies respect the need for balance between nationwide uniformity and creative diversity.
Digital Government
L.A. looks to create regional emergency radio system
It just needs the money to do it.
Modernization
Fireside chats for the 21st century
Podcasts are a new way for the government to reach out to citizens.
Modernization