Cybersecurity
Alleged White House e-mail cyber incident now called attack from China
Reports last week of alleged White House e-mails involved in a cyberattack in the United Kingdom are receding, but even so, diplomats abroad are calling for more global protocols for cyber activity.
Cybersecurity
White House e-mail system accused in UK cyberattack
The White House e-mail system is back in service after a temporary shutdown, but today there is a new discussion about cyberattacks that allegedly originated from White House e-mails.
Digital Government
House panel proposes steep funding cuts for agencies
The House Appropriations Committee has mapped out its spending blueprint, including proposing double-digit cuts for some federal agencies.
Digital Government
And around it goes ...
The position of some members of Congress is that insourcing certain work to federal employees somehow “robs” jobs away from the private sector. The Obama administration’s overall policy, on the other hand, has been to insource jobs to the federal workforce when those positions perform “inherently governmental functions”—and to take a hard look at work that is contracted out.
Modernization
White House e-mail service fails
The White House's unclassified e-mail system went down early Thursday; the reason was unknown by late Thursday afternoon.
People
Obama chooses leader for government reorganization
President Barack Obama has chosen the federal chief performance officer to lead in developing a plan to reorganize the government.
Digital Government
Could pay for performance make an unexpected comeback?
While it’s unclear if feds will be subject to workforce cuts or a longer pay freeze as a result of the administration’s overall belt-tightening, it will be interesting to see if the idea of implementing a pay-for-performance system resurfaces as a way to lower costs and improve the government’s efficiency.
Digital Government
Government reorganization taking first steps
The White House's plan to substantially reorganize the federal government is in its earliest stage, and still needs Congressional approval.
People
Facebook tracks chatter on Obama, Tea Party at State of the Union
Facebook released internal data today showing usage trends during President Barack Obama's State of the Union speech.
People
Use digital tools for better e-rulemaking, former official advises
Responding to the president's call for streamlining federal regulation, former White House CTO Beth Noveck today urged agencies to take immediate steps.
People
Thousands signing up for Telework Week
The Telework Exchange is reporting that with 5,480 pledges to participate already made, the total amount saved by those taking part in next month’s Telework Week event will be approximately $340,000.
People
Commission's work informs president's cost-cutting plans
President Barack Obama highlighted the across-the-board spending cuts recommended by the fiscal commission in his State of the Union address, although he said he didn’t agree with all of the commission’s proposals.
Digital Government
State of turmoil
Well, hard times call for hard measures—and there seems to be an unending stream of them coming out of Washington.
Modernization
White House prepares interactive State of the Union speech
The White House invites people to watch the State of the Union speech in a live video feed at WhiteHouse.gov and to get enhanced features such as charts, graphs and other visual aids.
Cybersecurity
White House doesn't shine in cybersecurity grading
The Obama administration has received less-than-stellar marks in a recent report card on its cybersecurity policies, earning grades in the B to D range.
People
President wants to put rulemaking and compliance activities online
President Barack Obama tells agencies to modernize and make more transparent their regulatory oversight and enforcement processes.
Digital Government
Survey to gauge workforce's IT capabilities
Federal IT employees are being asked to participate in a voluntary survey to assess the government IT workforce's current and future needs.
Modernization
Interior's CIO gets more power
The Interior Department is taking steps to transform its delivery of IT services and the agency’s CIO has been given new oversight responsibility to lead that effort.
Digital Government
How can agencies retain young feds?
As the administration establishes clearer pathways for recent graduates to join the federal workforce, how can agencies ensure they retain these young feds beyond a couple of years?
People