Modernization
States slow to implement E911
Many states have not set dates for upgrading systems to manage wireless calls.
Digital Government
OFPP tracks interagency contracts
Feds want to know how the practice is working for everyone
People
GAO: FEMA must update digital flood maps
A report states that Hurricane Katrina drove home the need to improve the National Flood Insurance Program.
Digital Government
Calif. awards contract to Unisys to upgrade tax system
The company will expand and modernize a system that calculates and collects employment taxes under the $31.6 million contract.
People
Cooper: We need a national IT disaster response plan
But the federal government should not lead it, he added.
Modernization
N.Y. counties turn to Salient to boost efficiency
The state's Association of Counties is pushing the company's software to help county officials gauge their performance.
Acquisition
Texas brokers e-mail deal with IBM
State agencies, local governments and the education community have the option to select Lotus Notes, Microsoft Outlook and Web e-mail based on a per-user rate.
People
DHS adds brainpower to intelligence centers
Agency puts its own analysts at centers established by local authorities to facilitate communication and coordination between levels of government.
Digital Government
California awards HR project to BearingPoint
Contract calls for firm to implement a new payroll and personnel system, replacing an antiquated legacy installation.
Cybersecurity
NIST seeks comments on digital signatures draft regulation
The draft standard would improve the security of digital signatures, which rely on cryptographic keys for their algorithms.
Cybersecurity
Minn. governor offers data privacy proposals
The proposed changes would protect personal data in public records.
Modernization
Interoperability still plagues DHS
New report expected to hit agency for foot-dragging on communications
People
OMB to use WITS to track inventory
The Workforce Inventories Tracking System will be a Web-based system agencies use to file their annual inventories of commercial and governmental activities
People
Thompson: A time to share
We need to find a way for federal, state and local authorities to share terrorism information.
People
GAO: States implement E911 at varying levels
Enhanced 911 helps first responders locate wireless callers in an emergency.
People
Mississippi creating fund for court case management system
The state's legislature is fine-tuning a bill to collect fees for case filings that would then pay for new technology.
Acquisition
Justice issues A-76 request
The department wants industry and government partners to join a new procurement team.
Digital Government
Tax tech pays dividends
Financial benefits and an improved public image accrue to states that modernize their tax systems
People