Modernization
White House launches Web 2.0 tools for veterans job search
The White House announced new online job search tools for veterans this week, with help from Google, LinkedIn and Twitter.
People
Can the White House keep up with We the People?
Participation in the White House's We the People online petition initiative is so robust that the government seems to be finding it challenging to keep up the pace.
Digital Government
Innovation vs. austerity: Who wins?
VanRoekel's innovation strategy might not be enough to counter the effects of the coming budget cuts. But then again, maybe it will.
Modernization
FedRAMP to become mandatory, fed CIO says
NIST guidelines, FedRAMP and monitoring contribute to cloud security
People
Federal CIO VanRoekel unveils plan to boost government innovation
Obama’s chief information officer highlights how "Shared First" and "Future First" initiatives will help cut waste and make the most of IT investments.
People
Executive order puts information sharing in the spotlight
President Obama is building on efforts to boost federal information sharing, but according to GAO, much work still remains.
Cybersecurity
Fed CIO discourages agency web credentials
Federal Chief Information Officer Steven VanRoekel is urging department and agency CIOs to begin accepting third-party identity credentialing for federal websites.
Digital Government
How to be an innovative fed
With innovation being all the rage, an expert advises on how to best realize ideas and make an impact in the federal space.
Modernization
USAJobs.gov 3.0 reboot getting fail reviews from users
The launch of the USAJobs.gov 3.0 federal job search website brought dozens of user complaints, and a critic says the problems may go much deeper than mere programming bugs.
Digital Government
Government stars rock the house at FedTalks 2011
Now is the best time to be an innovator, says Obama's chief technology officer.
Digital Government
NSF unveils plan to spur workplace flexibility, STEM careers
More work/life balance is in the works for NSF researchers and scientists.
People
Outrage over $16 muffins marks heightened scrutiny, experts say
Federal agencies should brace for close auditing of all of their activities as part of the drive to cut government expenses, experts predict.
People
Administration would raise feds' retirement contributions
The Obama administration wants a 1.2 percent increase in federal employees' retirement contributions.
People
White House lists new transparency goals
The Obama administration has a national plan for transparency as part of the new Open Government Partnership with 43 other countries.
Modernization
Winners and losers on the enhanced Federal IT Dashboard
The Federal IT Dashboard has been updated with agency ratings and evaluations of nearly 800 federal IT projects.
Modernization
Speak up: How can federal websites improve?
GSA launches public dialogue for ideas to make government sites better.
Acquisition
Obama: Faster payments to small contractors
The president urged Congress to pass his debt reduction proposal.
Modernization
Kundra: 'IT cartel' holds back government efficiency
Former Federal CIO Vivek Kundra provoked an outcry with an editorial claiming that major federal contractors are holding back progress in updating federal technology.
Digital Government
White House opens up to the public's petitions
A new online forum lets the public create, and also sign, petitions tht seek action from the government.
Modernization