People
DRC gets $22.5M contract to manage Colorado network
More than 7,000 county and state workers can access the Web-based system for child welfare, child support and eligibility applications.
Acquisition
OMB to send contracting report to Congress
The agency wants to convince members that best-value tradeoffs should not be limited.
Acquisition
UPDATED: OMB clarifies business rules
The agency temporarily waives rules regarding advance payments.
Modernization
IG: FAA telecom program at risk
The FAA Telecommunications Infrastructure program is getting costlier and likely won't be done by its deadline.
People
EMERGE2's failure sends DHS back to drawing board
Officials will go through a replanning phase that will look at several viable alternatives, including initiatives several DHS agencies have undertaken.
People
DOJ, DOD stress self-powered communications
The departments say Hurricane Katrina exposed the need for technology that can operate without a traditional infrastructure.
People
Expect increased state, local IT spending
With tax revenues exceeding expectations, Input projects state and local information technology spending to reach $72 billion by 2011.
People
CTC lands $1.5M Army order
The company will install a network switching system at Fort Belvoir, Va.
People
5 states get grants to improve info sharing
NGA awarded each $50,000 to work on systems that share criminal justice information.
Cybersecurity
Security system checks take too long, experts say
Current certification and accreditation processes for federal information systems don’t reflect the modern network environment, a panel said today.
People
U.S. Access Board names Bibb chairman
The board is an independent federal agency that coordinates governmentwide efforts to ensure accessibility for people with disabilities.
People
GAO assesses Katrina oversight
Confusion, poor communication and a shortage of oversight officials led to wasted spending
Digital Government
Alaska to test tsunami warning system
Officials warn state residents that the test will use live codes.
Cybersecurity
GAO: IRS security is weak
Taxpayers’ financial and personal information remains at risk, a report states.
People
Border Patrol to expand UAV usage
A success so far, unmanned aerial vehicles also cause concern for some officials.
Modernization
New Orleans wants regional, redundant radio system
Officials hope to have it established before hurricane season starts.
Acquisition
Apple to supply 36,000 laptops to Maine schools
Contract also includes software, wireless Internet and help-desk services for middle school students.
People
EPA to close library
Proposed cuts in the fiscal 2007 budget have prompted officials to shutter the agency’s Midwest Regional Library in anticipation of the budget's approval.
People
Michigan unveils long-term IT strategic plan
The 209-page plan focuses on improving education, homeland security, health care, government, the economy and the environment.
Modernization